English Language and Literature at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in english language and literature earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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 |
| … | |||||
| 357 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $46,712 | $48,606 | #294 | $28,690 |
| 358 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,615 | $47,394 | #339 | $43,470 |
| 359 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $46,612 | $40,907 | #499 | — |
| 360 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $46,571 | $42,835 | #465 | $32,334 |
| 361 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,532 | $49,527 | #273 | $30,425 |
| 362 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $46,508 | $44,079 | #432 | $34,224 |
| 363 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $46,464 | $48,237 | #314 | $26,184 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,334 one year after graduating and $46,571 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Western Washington University ranks #360 by median pay four years after graduation, and #465 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,585.
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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.