English Language and Literature at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Washington & Jefferson College graduates in english language and literature earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington & Jefferson College 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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| 223 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $50,708 | $48,059 | #318 | $32,199 |
| 224 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $50,690 | $46,624 | #362 | $29,291 |
| 225 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $50,680 | $46,115 | #381 | $32,531 |
| 226 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $50,646 | $51,507 | #184 | $37,046 |
| 227 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $50,587 | $52,368 | #151 | $26,801 |
| 228 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $50,582 | $56,088 | #84 | $33,509 |
| 229 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $50,495 | $51,339 | #189 | $40,718 |
Other Majors at Washington & Jefferson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,516 | $59,401 | #207 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,272 | — | #307 of 459 |
| Economics | $72,305 | $50,402 | #242 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $72,219 | $45,911 | #60 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,066 | $39,584 | #71 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,258 | $39,484 | #254 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,972 | $19,700 | #58 of 225 |
| Psychology | $57,026 | $29,363 | #168 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $29,926 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington & Jefferson College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,046 one year after graduating and $50,646 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington & Jefferson College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Washington & Jefferson College ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Washington & Jefferson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.