English Language and Literature at University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
University of Puget Sound graduates in english language and literature earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Puget Sound 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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| 221 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $50,725 | $45,669 | #393 | $31,016 |
| 222 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $50,712 | $46,145 | #380 | $23,139 |
| 223 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $50,708 | $48,059 | #318 | $32,199 |
| 224 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $50,690 | $46,624 | #362 | $29,291 |
| 225 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $50,680 | $46,115 | #381 | $32,531 |
| 226 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $50,646 | $51,507 | #184 | $37,046 |
| 227 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $50,587 | $52,368 | #151 | $26,801 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Puget Sound english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,291 one year after graduating and $50,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Puget Sound rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Puget Sound ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #362 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Puget Sound worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.