English Language and Literature at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 150 graduates a year
University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates in english language and literature earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Virginia-Main Campus 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 |
| … | |||||
| 117 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $55,536 | $50,534 | #229 | $26,317 |
| 118 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $55,456 | $59,180 | #48 | $30,746 |
| 119 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $55,440 | $52,767 | #141 | — |
| 120 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $55,412 | $50,458 | #232 | $40,092 |
| 121 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $55,399 | $49,877 | #258 | — |
| 122 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $55,379 | $50,428 | #234 | $29,310 |
| 123 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $55,376 | $49,856 | #259 | $27,335 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Virginia-Main Campus english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,092 one year after graduating and $55,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Virginia-Main Campus rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Virginia-Main Campus ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #232 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Virginia-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.