English Language and Literature at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in english language and literature earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arcadia University 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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| 484 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $40,929 | $38,956 | #527 | — |
| 485 | East Central University Ada, OK | $40,890 | $45,910 | #389 | $40,559 |
| 486 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $40,855 | $42,293 | #475 | $24,055 |
| 487 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,802 | $41,496 | #489 | — |
| 488 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,722 | $46,110 | #382 | $13,403 |
| 489 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $40,676 | $43,638 | #442 | $32,336 |
| 490 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,616 | $45,990 | #385 | $27,950 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $86,116 | $50,672 | #225 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,901 | $46,846 | #379 of 796 |
| Biology | $73,377 | $40,110 | #62 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $66,995 | — | #191 of 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,441 | $38,581 | #136 of 275 |
| International Business | $58,788 | $40,659 | #104 of 115 |
| History | $56,331 | — | #111 of 459 |
| Psychology | $55,517 | $29,772 | #224 of 1027 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,307 | $30,872 | #56 of 87 |
| Criminology | $47,772 | $33,823 | #102 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,740 | $27,061 | #625 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,087 | $17,203 | #151 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,489 | $22,389 | #310 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $36,919 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $27,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,802 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Arcadia University ranks #487 by median pay four years after graduation, and #489 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.