English Language and Literature at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in english language and literature earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 79 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $58,137 | $59,711 | #46 | $34,348 |
| 80 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $58,090 | $53,507 | #123 | $45,157 |
| 81 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $58,055 | $52,826 | #138 | $40,861 |
| 82 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $58,036 | $64,353 | #22 | $34,478 |
| 83 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $58,014 | $52,827 | #137 | $38,333 |
| 84 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $57,895 | $50,814 | #217 | $37,815 |
| 85 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $57,868 | $61,754 | #32 | $30,063 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,044 | $30,824 | #133 of 265 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,478 one year after graduating and $58,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wofford College ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,408.
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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.