English Language and Literature at University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Scranton graduates in english language and literature earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Scranton 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 |
| 11 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $70,141 | $61,766 | #31 | $41,878 |
| 12 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $69,475 | $61,180 | #35 | $34,689 |
| 13 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,380 | $66,035 | #14 | $26,460 |
| 14 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $69,349 | $70,529 | #8 | $22,159 |
| 15 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $69,065 | $60,819 | #38 | $49,340 |
| 16 | Elon University Elon, NC | $68,927 | $73,968 | #4 | $36,302 |
| 17 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,752 | $62,560 | #27 | $22,475 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Scranton english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,159 one year after graduating and $69,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Scranton rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Scranton ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Scranton worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more 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.