English Language and Literature at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in english language and literature earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 165 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $53,347 | $46,978 | #349 | $35,820 |
| 166 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $53,263 | $56,692 | #74 | $21,236 |
| 167 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $53,200 | $48,409 | #309 | $24,748 |
| 168 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $53,197 | $55,354 | #89 | $28,526 |
| 169 | Towson University Towson, MD | $53,164 | $46,658 | #360 | $39,250 |
| 170 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $53,147 | $48,360 | #311 | — |
| 171 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $53,083 | $50,524 | #230 | $26,548 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,526 one year after graduating and $53,197 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,989.
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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.