Compare 6 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Maine. Average earnings: $39,285.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, English Language and Literature, General. tells a different story. Across 6 programs, earnings range from $22,771 to $58,988—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Bates College's English Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $58,988, well above the $39,285 average. University of Maine follows at $43,716, while University of Southern Maine reaches $41,643—demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $58,988
Strong outcomes with 95.7% acceptance
5.4% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
27.8% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bates CollegePrivate | $58,988 | 16 | $14,275 | Excellent | $70,222 | High |
| #2 | University Of MainePublic | $43,716 | 32 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,900 | High |
| #3 | $41,643 | 27 | $19,060 | Manageable | $17,050 | High | |
| #4 | Colby CollegePrivate | $41,193 | 14 | $19,157 | Manageable | $59,570 | High |
| #5 | $27,397 | 12 | $24,499 | High | $14,745 | High | |
| #6 | Bowdoin CollegePrivate | $22,771 | 30 | $18,500 | High | $52,337 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
