English Language and Literature at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Gettysburg College graduates in english language and literature earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gettysburg 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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| 44 | Barnard College New York, NY | $61,327 | $58,371 | #54 | $40,414 |
| 45 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $61,323 | $53,822 | #114 | $35,178 |
| 46 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $60,998 | $65,440 | #18 | $40,345 |
| 47 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $60,876 | $61,911 | #30 | $40,601 |
| 48 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $60,702 | $57,776 | #58 | $48,008 |
| 49 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $60,602 | $57,681 | #61 | $25,860 |
| 50 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $60,574 | $53,165 | #129 | $37,244 |
Other Majors at Gettysburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,433 | $74,642 | #95 of 349 |
| Economics | $94,295 | $62,925 | #86 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,973 | $51,673 | #81 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,597 | $43,322 | #53 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $75,320 | $37,977 | #7 of 64 |
| Psychology | $74,466 | $50,040 | #10 of 1027 |
| Biology | $68,383 | — | #121 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $62,604 | $29,428 | #51 of 265 |
| History | $52,904 | $28,497 | #182 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,068 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,599 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $38,544 | — |
| Sociology | — | $36,396 | — |
| Music | — | $27,556 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gettysburg College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,601 one year after graduating and $60,876 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gettysburg College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Gettysburg College ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Gettysburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,242.
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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.