English Language and Literature at Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southern Virginia University graduates in english language and literature earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Virginia 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 |
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| 567 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $34,560 | $37,077 | #555 | $31,171 |
| 568 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $33,714 | $36,180 | #563 | $19,136 |
| 569 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $33,671 | $35,838 | #565 | $25,035 |
| 570 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $33,115 | $30,154 | #576 | — |
| 571 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $32,822 | $33,380 | #573 | — |
| 572 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $32,767 | $37,939 | #551 | — |
| 573 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $32,760 | $34,010 | #571 | $36,598 |
Other Majors at Southern Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $56,726 | — | #226 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,419 | $22,024 | #445 of 476 |
| Psychology | $36,808 | — | #1015 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Virginia University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $33,115 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Virginia University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Southern Virginia University ranks #570 by median pay four years after graduation, and #576 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Southern Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.