English Language and Literature at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in english language and literature earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lamar University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 174 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $52,975 | $50,208 | #243 | $42,110 |
| 175 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $52,945 | $56,500 | #76 | $29,962 |
| 176 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $52,938 | $46,617 | #363 | $25,023 |
| 177 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $52,897 | $53,781 | #116 | — |
| 178 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $52,809 | $46,350 | #376 | $30,338 |
| 179 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #302 | $34,563 |
| 180 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #303 | $34,563 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $52,897 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Lamar University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.