English Language and Literature at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in english language and literature earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny College Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 201 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $51,521 | $45,219 | #403 | — |
| 202 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $51,485 | $46,882 | #352 | $40,167 |
| 203 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $51,385 | $48,908 | #286 | $21,208 |
| 204 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $51,381 | $52,255 | #155 | — |
| 205 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $51,322 | $45,194 | #408 | — |
| 206 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $51,257 | $46,148 | #379 | $30,616 |
| 207 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,208 | $54,953 | #93 | $30,060 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,381 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Allegheny College ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.