English Language and Literature at Providence College
Providence, RI · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Providence College graduates in english language and literature earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Providence 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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| 30 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $64,225 | $58,483 | #52 | $39,155 |
| 31 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $63,919 | $56,096 | #83 | $30,949 |
| 32 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $63,834 | $60,757 | #40 | $26,652 |
| 33 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,736 | $62,773 | #26 | $40,798 |
| 34 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,413 | $57,702 | #60 | $34,718 |
| 35 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $62,527 | $56,294 | #80 | $27,206 |
| 36 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $62,440 | $56,216 | #82 | $41,045 |
Other Majors at Providence College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,245 | $69,044 | #40 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $103,021 | $64,427 | #37 of 452 |
| Economics | $95,590 | $69,364 | #80 of 368 |
| Biology | $93,757 | $39,616 | #2 of 841 |
| Mathematics | $90,503 | $50,697 | #45 of 309 |
| Marketing | $89,629 | $58,434 | #24 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,119 | $53,932 | #80 of 1176 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,956 | — | #11 of 225 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,637 | $43,911 | #60 of 565 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,165 | $49,879 | #55 of 275 |
| Social Work | $70,356 | — | #1 of 420 |
| Computer Science | — | $69,195 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | $67,281 | — | #16 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,750 | $35,983 | #38 of 462 |
| Psychology | $63,746 | $37,863 | #51 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,111 | $31,117 | #67 of 476 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,927 | $49,664 | #53 of 177 |
| History | — | $41,923 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Providence College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,798 one year after graduating and $63,736 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Providence College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Providence College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Providence College worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
← All data for Providence College · Methodology
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.