English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Offered at 68 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 5 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 34 | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| Master's | 15 | — | $57,905 | — |
| Doctoral | 6 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohawk Valley Community College | NY | $34,954 | $39,539 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butte College | CA | — | $44,348 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $27,048 | $56,133 | $13,436 |
| 2 | Suffolk University | MA | — | $52,968 | $24,250 |
| 3 | Empire State University | NY | — | $50,482 | — |
| 4 | Middlebury College | VT | $50,343 | — | — |
| 5 | Bard College | NY | $26,403 | $48,323 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Emmanuel College | MA | $47,754 | — | $27,000 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 11 | Ohio University-Main Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 12 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | OH | $35,062 | $47,045 | $18,750 |
| 13 | Rowan University | NJ | $44,490 | $46,856 | $21,844 |
| 14 | Eastern University | PA | — | $45,936 | — |
| 15 | University of Iowa | IA | $32,549 | $45,596 | $21,569 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington College | VT | $59,545 | $61,761 | — |
| 2 | Hollins University | VA | — | $57,905 | — |
| 3 | Northern Arizona University | AZ | — | $56,265 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do english language and literature/letters, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in english language and literature/letters, other reports median earnings of $35,062. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
