English Language and Literature at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Old Dominion University graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Old Dominion 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 |
| … | |||||
| 279 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,064 | $52,653 | #145 | $19,742 |
| 280 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $49,046 | $52,203 | #156 | $26,917 |
| 281 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $49,042 | $53,573 | #121 | — |
| 282 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #423 | $36,054 |
| 283 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $49,023 | $50,894 | #214 | — |
| 284 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $49,016 | $52,307 | #153 | $26,760 |
| 285 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $48,984 | $43,136 | #457 | $22,680 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Old Dominion University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,054 one year after graduating and $49,024 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Old Dominion University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Old Dominion University ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #423 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Old Dominion University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.