English Language and Literature at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in english language and literature earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 439 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $43,494 | $48,833 | #288 | $27,775 |
| 440 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $43,492 | $42,731 | #471 | — |
| 441 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $43,416 | $38,232 | #547 | $33,022 |
| 442 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $43,415 | $51,362 | #188 | $37,602 |
| 443 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $43,342 | $43,597 | #443 | $27,819 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,602 one year after graduating and $43,415 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, American Public University System ranks #442 by median pay four years after graduation, and #188 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,989.
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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.