English Language and Literature at Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Saint Joseph's University graduates in english language and literature earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Saint Joseph's 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 |
| … | |||||
| 188 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $52,420 | $47,699 | #329 | — |
| 189 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $52,378 | $48,177 | #316 | $30,737 |
| 190 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $52,259 | $47,552 | #337 | $23,858 |
| 191 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $52,137 | $53,024 | #134 | $31,266 |
| 192 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $52,053 | $55,843 | #87 | $35,378 |
| 193 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $51,988 | $53,818 | #115 | $23,022 |
| 194 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $51,955 | $48,588 | #295 | $35,487 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Saint Joseph's University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,266 one year after graduating and $52,137 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Saint Joseph's University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Saint Joseph's University ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Saint Joseph's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,915.
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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.