English Language and Literature at Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Point Park University graduates in english language and literature earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Point Park 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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| 568 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $33,714 | $36,180 | #563 | $19,136 |
| 569 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $33,671 | $35,838 | #565 | $25,035 |
| 570 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $33,115 | $30,154 | #576 | — |
| 571 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $32,822 | $33,380 | #573 | — |
| 572 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $32,767 | $37,939 | #551 | — |
| 573 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $32,760 | $34,010 | #571 | $36,598 |
| 574 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $31,155 | $33,535 | #572 | $26,957 |
Other Majors at Point Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,639 | — | #363 of 796 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,545 | $32,495 | #136 of 178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,332 | $41,910 | #1016 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $49,951 | $17,479 | #77 of 158 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,830 | $33,542 | #551 of 660 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $47,669 | $24,948 | #34 of 37 |
| Journalism | $45,859 | $34,887 | #164 of 187 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,751 | — | #96 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,121 | $23,147 | #124 of 255 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | — | $37,887 | — |
| Dance | $37,205 | $17,781 | #39 of 58 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $35,540 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Park University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,822 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Park University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Point Park University ranks #571 by median pay four years after graduation, and #573 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Point Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.