English Language and Literature at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in english language and literature earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd 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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| 521 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $38,690 | $41,484 | #491 | $21,392 |
| 522 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,676 | $41,492 | #490 | $26,572 |
| 523 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $38,589 | $34,742 | #570 | — |
| 524 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $38,581 | $45,643 | #394 | $27,186 |
| 525 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $38,522 | $36,797 | #558 | — |
| 526 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $38,464 | $36,741 | #559 | $28,145 |
| 527 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $38,409 | $40,843 | #503 | — |
Other Majors at Shepherd University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,764 | $75,914 | #773 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,218 | $57,265 | #358 of 459 |
| Sociology | $63,412 | $33,190 | #49 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,588 | $41,766 | #684 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,953 | $39,351 | #87 of 156 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,789 | $34,287 | #27 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,353 | $23,653 | #437 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,124 | $33,059 | #58 of 423 |
| Biology | — | $49,165 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,153 | $33,587 | #317 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,992 | $46,549 | #293 of 680 |
| Social Work | $48,122 | $32,965 | #319 of 420 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,797 | $29,921 | #235 of 265 |
| Psychology | $41,344 | $31,282 | #936 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,186 one year after graduating and $38,581 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Shepherd University ranks #524 by median pay four years after graduation, and #394 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,360.
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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.