English Language and Literature at Austin College
Sherman, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Austin College graduates in english language and literature earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Austin 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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| 105 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $56,591 | $58,735 | #49 | — |
| 106 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,584 | $60,670 | #41 | $32,054 |
| 107 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $56,454 | $57,414 | #67 | $24,373 |
| 108 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $56,362 | $57,304 | #70 | — |
| 109 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $56,297 | $51,227 | #193 | $32,339 |
| 110 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,289 | $55,304 | #90 | $28,640 |
| 111 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $56,243 | $55,906 | #86 | $32,487 |
Other Majors at Austin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,613 | $38,592 | #172 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $76,196 | $35,462 | #317 of 349 |
| Economics | $67,071 | $33,957 | #303 of 368 |
| History | $59,833 | — | #57 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $58,913 | — | #61 of 207 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $55,168 | — | #129 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,011 | $31,934 | #239 of 271 |
| Biology | $49,875 | $18,071 | #688 of 841 |
| Psychology | $43,522 | $23,054 | #860 of 1027 |
| Public Health | — | $27,514 | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | $23,243 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,362 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Austin College ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Austin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.