Compare 14 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Maryland. Average earnings: $39,935.
English Language and Literature programs in Maryland produce graduates earning between $27,488 and $49,733—a $22K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 14 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Mount St. Mary's University leads with English graduates earning $49,733, well above the state average of $39,935. St. Mary's College of Maryland follows closely at $47,746, while University of Maryland-College Park delivers $47,743—proving that both private and public programs can compete at the top tier.
Highest program earnings: $49,733
Strong outcomes with 72% acceptance rate
10.4% payment burden | Good
28.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mount St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $49,733 | 11 | $25,391 | Manageable | $42,721 | High |
| #2 | $47,746 | 35 | $21,000 | Good | $36,119 | High | |
| #3 | $47,743 | 165 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #4 | Towson UniversityPublic | $47,334 | 80 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #5 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $46,306 | 18 | $27,000 | Manageable | $50,344 | High |
| #6 | $44,605 | 44 | $19,500 | Manageable | $26,987 | High | |
| #7 | Washington CollegePrivate | $42,064 | 21 | $26,956 | Challenging | $54,726 | High |
| #8 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $41,561 | 29 | $25,000 | Challenging | $31,791 | High |
| #9 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $38,086 | 56 | $21,000 | Challenging | $33,815 | High |
| #10 | Hood CollegePrivate | $36,390 | 9 | $25,000 | Challenging | $23,522 | High |
| #11 | $31,515 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $24,886 | High | |
| #12 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $30,771 | 8 | $27,250 | High | $22,000 | High |
| #13 | Goucher CollegePrivate | $27,753 | 24 | $26,000 | High | $39,769 | High |
| #14 | $27,488 | 11 | $21,105 | High | $21,004 | 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 →
