English Language and Literature at Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Randolph-Macon College graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Randolph-Macon College 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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| 317 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $47,873 | $45,729 | #391 | $31,258 |
| 318 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $47,838 | $48,652 | #293 | $40,151 |
| 319 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $47,809 | $56,339 | #79 | $26,369 |
| 320 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $47,804 | $43,530 | #445 | $27,110 |
| 321 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,773 | $54,226 | #104 | $40,917 |
| 322 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $47,757 | $52,167 | #158 | $33,483 |
| 323 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $47,753 | $45,451 | #396 | $27,082 |
Other Majors at Randolph-Macon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $71,844 | $51,366 | #62 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,111 | $41,684 | #112 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,867 | $40,328 | #130 of 660 |
| Biology | $58,821 | $33,361 | #379 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,186 | — | #146 of 265 |
| Psychology | $53,687 | $35,967 | #314 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $49,557 | — |
| Sociology | $48,275 | $39,656 | #332 of 462 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $43,825 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Randolph-Macon College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,110 one year after graduating and $47,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Randolph-Macon College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Randolph-Macon College ranks #320 by median pay four years after graduation, and #445 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Randolph-Macon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,823.
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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.