English Language and Literature at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in english language and literature earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison 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 |
| … | |||||
| 92 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $57,585 | $53,042 | #132 | $35,584 |
| 93 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $57,563 | $60,549 | #42 | — |
| 94 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $57,547 | $50,504 | #231 | $27,547 |
| 95 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $57,487 | $52,347 | #152 | $26,049 |
| 96 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $57,069 | $54,318 | #102 | $25,612 |
| 97 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $57,052 | $58,005 | #56 | $50,876 |
| 98 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $56,969 | $50,001 | #250 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,049 one year after graduating and $57,487 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, James Madison University ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.