English Language and Literature at Lawrence University
Appleton, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lawrence University graduates in english language and literature earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lawrence 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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| 311 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,101 | $50,717 | #222 | $31,746 |
| 312 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $48,091 | $44,297 | #429 | $39,122 |
| 313 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $47,981 | $47,141 | #346 | $34,122 |
| 314 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $47,954 | $49,898 | #256 | — |
| 315 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $47,935 | $49,879 | #257 | $34,587 |
| 316 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $47,876 | $45,732 | #390 | — |
| 317 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $47,873 | $45,729 | #391 | $31,258 |
Other Majors at Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $71,338 | — | #257 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,021 | — | #519 of 565 |
| Psychology | $45,971 | — | #752 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,313 | — | #137 of 423 |
| Music | $43,385 | — | #136 of 268 |
| Biology | $38,092 | — | #827 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lawrence University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,954 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lawrence University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Lawrence University ranks #314 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
← All data for Lawrence University · Methodology
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.