English Language and Literature at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in english language and literature earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central Washington 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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| 444 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $43,310 | $39,409 | #522 | $13,896 |
| 445 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $43,258 | $45,012 | #412 | $31,896 |
| 446 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $43,154 | $39,267 | #525 | $21,624 |
| 447 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $43,101 | $39,644 | #521 | — |
| 448 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,001 | $46,974 | #350 | $21,836 |
| 449 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $42,756 | $43,483 | #447 | $36,865 |
| 450 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $42,655 | $48,417 | #308 | $37,774 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,101 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Central Washington University ranks #447 by median pay four years after graduation, and #521 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.