English Language and Literature at Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Dickinson College graduates in english language and literature earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dickinson 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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| 88 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $57,651 | $52,459 | #148 | — |
| 89 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $57,649 | $53,025 | #133 | $31,622 |
| 90 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $57,616 | $52,465 | #147 | $40,697 |
| 91 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $57,603 | $58,583 | #51 | $25,510 |
| 92 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $57,585 | $53,042 | #132 | $35,584 |
| 93 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $57,563 | $60,549 | #42 | — |
| 94 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $57,547 | $50,504 | #231 | $27,547 |
Other Majors at Dickinson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $84,990 | $60,553 | #26 of 115 |
| Economics | $78,378 | $53,990 | #194 of 368 |
| Area Studies | $63,874 | $32,722 | #24 of 70 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $62,570 | — | #72 of 118 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $61,592 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $59,834 | $37,507 | #328 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,045 | $39,694 | #83 of 225 |
| Psychology | $58,706 | $37,227 | #122 of 1027 |
| History | $57,699 | — | #85 of 459 |
| Biology | $57,103 | $23,097 | #451 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,597 | $27,663 | #139 of 265 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | $44,383 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $35,305 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dickinson College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,510 one year after graduating and $57,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dickinson College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Dickinson College ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Dickinson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.