English Language and Literature at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in english language and literature earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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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| 87 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $57,752 | $66,852 | #12 | $30,318 |
| 88 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $57,651 | $52,459 | #148 | — |
| 89 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $57,649 | $53,025 | #133 | $31,622 |
| 90 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $57,616 | $52,465 | #147 | $40,697 |
| 91 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $57,603 | $58,583 | #51 | $25,510 |
| 92 | Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $57,585 | $53,042 | #132 | $35,584 |
| 93 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $57,563 | $60,549 | #42 | — |
Other Majors at William & Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,851 | $84,956 | #55 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,366 | $75,038 | #14 of 1176 |
| Economics | $105,467 | $65,603 | #53 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,065 | $47,270 | #7 of 118 |
| Sociology | $87,655 | — | #2 of 462 |
| Mathematics | $87,170 | $60,494 | #54 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $78,270 | $35,130 | #29 of 209 |
| Physics | $77,863 | — | #55 of 107 |
| Philosophy | $75,423 | — | #5 of 86 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,173 | $41,317 | #102 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,523 | $38,590 | #25 of 207 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,118 | $36,703 | #19 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,992 | $27,114 | #31 of 610 |
| Area Studies | $68,909 | $53,779 | #12 of 70 |
| History | $63,632 | $31,595 | #39 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,177 | $40,260 | #74 of 225 |
| Psychology | $59,226 | $36,818 | #110 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $52,161 | $34,496 | #61 of 67 |
| Biology | $49,644 | $29,851 | #696 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,697 one year after graduating and $57,616 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, William & Mary ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,255.
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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.