English Language and Literature at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in english language and literature earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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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| 496 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $40,360 | $43,070 | #460 | $30,946 |
| 497 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $40,317 | $43,266 | #453 | $30,995 |
| 498 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $40,303 | $47,681 | #331 | — |
| 499 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $40,161 | $40,844 | #502 | $17,062 |
| 500 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $40,159 | $43,083 | #459 | $35,062 |
| 501 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $40,098 | $44,462 | #426 | — |
| 502 | Wittenberg University Springfield, OH | $40,078 | $42,769 | #469 | — |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Mathematics | $100,869 | — | #24 of 309 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,062 one year after graduating and $40,161 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #499 by median pay four years after graduation, and #502 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less 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.