English Language and Literature at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in english language and literature earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 155 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,025 | $54,944 | #94 | $31,887 |
| 156 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $54,014 | $51,410 | #187 | $29,557 |
| 157 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $53,906 | $47,309 | #342 | $35,283 |
| 158 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,860 | $54,760 | #97 | $34,739 |
| 159 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $53,702 | $51,113 | #205 | $35,053 |
| 160 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $53,652 | $51,066 | #207 | $27,142 |
| 161 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $53,638 | $57,544 | #66 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,739 one year after graduating and $53,860 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.