1,696 colleges are offering English Language and Literature program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 1,376 schools have the English Language and Literature program and 533 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 52,583 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 2,651 students earned undergraduate certificate, 3,404 students earned associate's, 36,559 students earned bachelor's, and 9,377 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing English Language and Literature Program is $35,105
Colleges Offering English Language and Literature and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have English Language and Literature program is $10,186 for state residents and $32,329 for out-of-state students. For graduate English Language and Literature programs, the average tuition is $11,228 for state residents and $23,631 for out-of-state students. For certificate and vocational porgrams in the English Language and Literature programs, the average tuition is $12,685.
The following table summarizes the English Language and Literature schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 303 | 3,404 | 1,077 | 2,327 |
| Bachelor | 1,376 | 36,559 | 9,807 | 26,752 |
| Master | 533 | 8,169 | 2,378 | 5,791 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 159 | 1,176 | 433 | 743 |
| Doctoral (Other) | 2 | 32 | 10 | 22 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 35 | 154 | 53 | 101 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 4 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 154 | 2,480 | 645 | 1,835 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 129 | 592 | 148 | 444 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 26 | 38 | 12 | 26 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in English Language and Literature Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's English Language and Literature is $35,105. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with English Language and Literature Master's degree is $43,424.
The average loan debt of the completers in English Language and Literature programs is $22,294
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $223. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For English Language and Literature program, the graduates from Carnegie Mellon University have the highest earning of $63,259 (Bachelor's degree). Students from College of the Holy Cross and Bucknell University follow it with average earning $59,114 and $55,013 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | $63,259 | $5,272 | - | - |
| College of the Holy Cross | $60,850 | $59,114 | $4,926 | $27,000 | $270 |
| Bucknell University | $64,772 | $55,013 | $4,584 | - | - |
| University of San Francisco | $58,222 | $53,290 | $4,441 | $24,672 | $247 |
| Georgetown University | $65,081 | $52,966 | $4,414 | $14,500 | $145 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by English Language and Literature Sub Major Programs
In English Language and Literature area, the graduates who completing Literature program have the highest salary of $36,127 and English Language and Literature, General program have the second highest salary of $35,122 in average.
English Language and Literature, General Master's program has $47,611 average salary and Literature program completers earn $43,671 yearly.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing English Language and Literature area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $17,157 | $1,430 | $21,333 | $213 |
| Associate | $18,733 | $1,561 | - | - |
| Bachelor's | $35,122 | $2,927 | $22,181 | $222 |
| Master's | $47,611 | $3,968 | $34,169 | $384 |
| Doctoral | $56,525 | $4,710 | $68,872 | $774 |
| First Professional Degree | $39,876 | $3,323 | - | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $52,473 | $4,373 | $23,675 | $237 |
| Bachelor's | $34,780 | $2,898 | $22,789 | $228 |
| Master's | $41,043 | $3,420 | $45,360 | $510 |
| Doctoral | $69,844 | $5,820 | - | - |
| Literature Program Details | ||||
| Bachelor's | $36,127 | $3,011 | $25,413 | $254 |
| Master's | $43,671 | $3,639 | $40,450 | $455 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
