English Language and Literature at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in english language and literature earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia 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 |
| … | |||||
| 463 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $41,987 | $44,806 | #419 | $33,011 |
| 464 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $41,984 | $41,249 | #495 | $30,652 |
| 465 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $41,936 | $48,544 | #301 | $25,271 |
| 466 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $41,920 | $49,594 | #269 | $23,182 |
| 467 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $41,767 | $44,572 | #424 | $28,649 |
| 468 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $41,719 | $44,757 | #421 | — |
| 469 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,653 | $38,954 | #528 | $25,718 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,182 one year after graduating and $41,920 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, West Virginia University ranks #466 by median pay four years after graduation, and #269 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.