English Language and Literature at Rhodes College
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Rhodes College graduates in english language and literature earn 1% 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 Rhodes 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 |
| … | |||||
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $49,088 | $52,678 | #144 | $32,021 |
| 279 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,064 | $52,653 | #145 | $19,742 |
| 280 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $49,046 | $52,203 | #156 | $26,917 |
| 281 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $49,042 | $53,573 | #121 | — |
| 282 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #423 | $36,054 |
| 283 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $49,023 | $50,894 | #214 | — |
| 284 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $49,016 | $52,307 | #153 | $26,760 |
Other Majors at Rhodes College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $82,950 | $57,814 | #156 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $78,973 | $60,225 | #306 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,838 | $58,550 | #183 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,062 | $35,537 | #103 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $56,744 | $23,835 | #92 of 118 |
| Biology | $50,036 | $28,901 | #685 of 841 |
| Psychology | — | $37,563 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $35,556 | — |
| History | — | $29,279 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rhodes College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,042 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rhodes College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Rhodes College ranks #281 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Rhodes College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,545.
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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.