English Language and Literature at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 118 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in english language and literature earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 254 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $50,034 | $50,885 | #215 | $34,205 |
| 255 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $49,909 | $50,743 | #218 | $38,171 |
| 256 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $49,906 | $53,257 | #127 | $19,734 |
| 257 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,884 | $50,717 | #221 | $31,513 |
| 258 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $49,804 | $45,318 | #400 | $22,933 |
| 259 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,792 | $51,545 | #178 | $25,559 |
| 260 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $49,785 | $50,632 | #225 | $34,043 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,513 one year after graduating and $49,884 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Houston ranks #257 by median pay four years after graduation, and #221 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.