English Language and Literature at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in english language and literature earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 354 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $46,780 | $45,961 | #387 | — |
| 355 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $46,768 | $48,553 | #300 | $27,585 |
| 356 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $46,740 | $44,647 | #422 | $35,118 |
| 357 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $46,712 | $48,606 | #294 | $28,690 |
| 358 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,615 | $47,394 | #339 | $43,470 |
| 359 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $46,612 | $40,907 | #499 | — |
| 360 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $46,571 | $42,835 | #465 | $32,334 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $68,298 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,690 one year after graduating and $46,712 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #357 by median pay four years after graduation, and #294 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,414.
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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.