English Language and Literature at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Bucknell University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucknell 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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| 257 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,884 | $50,717 | #221 | $31,513 |
| 258 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $49,804 | $45,318 | #400 | $22,933 |
| 259 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,792 | $51,545 | #178 | $25,559 |
| 260 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $49,785 | $50,632 | #225 | $34,043 |
| 261 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,706 | $49,999 | #252 | — |
| 262 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $49,684 | $45,209 | #406 | $35,468 |
| 263 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,626 | $52,200 | #157 | $38,375 |
Other Majors at Bucknell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $156,885 | $90,171 | #11 of 189 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $130,990 | $75,776 | #2 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $122,651 | — | #35 of 459 |
| Economics | $108,422 | $70,946 | #51 of 368 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,860 | $79,391 | #41 of 318 |
| Chemical Engineering | $99,536 | $80,653 | #55 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $95,693 | $80,231 | #19 of 233 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,028 | $53,012 | #11 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $90,393 | $77,312 | #8 of 118 |
| Biology | $85,687 | $38,765 | #11 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,364 | $51,120 | #12 of 225 |
| Marketing | — | $70,868 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $66,963 | $46,698 | #29 of 265 |
| Psychology | $66,206 | $51,645 | #32 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bucknell University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,043 one year after graduating and $49,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucknell University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Bucknell University ranks #260 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Bucknell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.