English Language and Literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 |
| … | |||||
| 363 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $46,464 | $48,237 | #314 | $26,184 |
| 364 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $46,455 | $43,445 | #449 | $30,689 |
| 365 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $46,409 | $48,291 | #312 | $33,318 |
| 366 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $46,366 | $50,650 | #224 | $26,476 |
| 367 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $46,356 | $41,735 | #484 | — |
| 368 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,343 | $48,747 | #290 | $41,870 |
| 369 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $46,342 | $50,624 | #226 | $22,360 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,476 one year after graduating and $46,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #366 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,278.
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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.