English Language and Literature at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in english language and literature earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall 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 |
| … | |||||
| 507 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $39,705 | $39,939 | #514 | $26,998 |
| 508 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $39,572 | $37,800 | #552 | $33,999 |
| 509 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $39,414 | $36,860 | #557 | — |
| 510 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $39,402 | $46,615 | #364 | $30,195 |
| 511 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $39,262 | $41,397 | #493 | $25,367 |
| 512 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $39,235 | $45,417 | #399 | $31,136 |
| 513 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $39,214 | $47,579 | #336 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,195 one year after graduating and $39,402 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Marshall University ranks #510 by median pay four years after graduation, and #364 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,369.
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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.