Compare 9 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Louisiana. Average earnings: $36,736.
English Language and Literature, General. programs produce graduates earning between $20,834 and $56,037—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in Louisiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Southern University And A & M College's English program leads with graduates earning $56,037, well above the $36,736 state average. Tulane follows at $46,826, but the real story is program-level variation. University of Louisiana at Lafayette delivers $37,808 with 89% acceptance, proving strong outcomes don't require selectivity.
Highest program earnings: $56,037
Strong outcomes with 88.8% acceptance
11.6% payment burden | Good
19.6% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,037 | 7 | $29,251 | Good | $16,237 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $46,826 | 70 | $20,500 | Good | $33,574 | High | |
| #3 | $37,808 | 38 | $22,902 | Challenging | $13,655 | High | |
| #4 | $37,014 | 112 | $20,500 | Challenging | $25,645 | High | |
| #5 | $36,865 | 15 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #6 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $33,993 | 9 | $23,000 | High | $13,410 | High |
| #7 | $33,478 | 21 | $22,113 | High | $10,611 | High | |
| #8 | $27,772 | 26 | $18,750 | High | $15,048 | High | |
| #9 | $20,834 | 24 | $21,500 | High | $10,174 | 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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