English Language and Literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates in english language and literature earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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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| 477 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $41,383 | $45,206 | #407 | $25,948 |
| 478 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $41,310 | $40,587 | #511 | $31,420 |
| 479 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $41,253 | $44,023 | #434 | $24,301 |
| 480 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $41,226 | $41,927 | #476 | $28,924 |
| 481 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $41,180 | $42,561 | #473 | $35,419 |
| 482 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,158 | $43,922 | #436 | $23,923 |
| 483 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $41,070 | $43,714 | #440 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,924 one year after graduating and $41,226 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranks #480 by median pay four years after graduation, and #476 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,750.
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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.