English Language and Literature at Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Western University graduates in english language and literature earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania Western 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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| 535 | Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | $38,040 | $38,687 | #531 | — |
| 536 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $37,967 | $38,601 | #540 | — |
| 537 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $37,846 | $38,478 | #542 | $31,134 |
| 538 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $37,813 | $38,456 | #544 | $29,529 |
| 539 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $37,786 | $37,124 | #554 | $24,145 |
| 540 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $37,707 | $41,811 | #482 | $25,310 |
| 541 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $37,439 | $39,953 | #513 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Western University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,529 one year after graduating and $37,813 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Western University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Pennsylvania Western University ranks #538 by median pay four years after graduation, and #544 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,816.
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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.