Compare 8 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Alabama. Average earnings: $37,325.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, English Language and Literature, General. tells a different story. Across 8 programs, earnings range from $29,269 to $43,708—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Auburn University's English Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $43,708, well above the $37,325 state average. UAB follows at $40,560, while University of Montevallo reaches $37,772—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $43,708 | 69 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #2 | $40,560 | 42 | $22,300 | Manageable | $20,498 | High | |
| #3 | University Of MontevalloPublic | $37,772 | 18 | $24,000 | Challenging | $23,233 | High |
| #4 | $37,135 | 43 | $22,189 | Challenging | $13,672 | High | |
| #5 | $36,956 | 125 | $22,750 | Challenging | $48,666 | High | |
| #6 | $36,791 | 32 | $24,929 | Challenging | $26,683 | High | |
| #7 | $36,408 | 42 | $22,077 | Challenging | $18,000 | High | |
| #8 | Troy UniversityPublic | $29,269 | 40 | $25,000 | High | $13,842 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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