Compare 14 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $38,516.
The highest-earning English Language and Literature, General program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $23K earnings gap across 14 programs in Michigan, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Kalamazoo College's English program leads with graduates earning $49,257, followed closely by University of Michigan-Ann Arbor at $48,367. The average across all Michigan programs is $38,516, demonstrating how select programs significantly outperform the state median regardless of overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kalamazoo CollegePrivate | $49,257 | 23 | $26,077 | Manageable | $49,500 | High |
| #2 | $48,367 | 124 | $19,500 | Good | $30,250 | High | |
| #3 | $45,159 | 23 | $22,500 | Manageable | $16,132 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $44,513 | 107 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #5 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $43,138 | 61 | $22,750 | Manageable | $17,858 | High |
| #6 | $41,299 | 118 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #7 | $39,200 | 13 | $26,188 | Challenging | $22,488 | High | |
| #8 | $36,652 | 21 | $25,000 | Challenging | $16,878 | High | |
| #9 | Hope CollegePrivate | $36,273 | 21 | $26,800 | High | $48,059 | High |
| #10 | $36,145 | 34 | $27,000 | High | $23,103 | High | |
| #11 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $35,886 | 7 | $23,000 | Challenging | $24,361 | High |
| #12 | Alma CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $45,109 | High |
| #13 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $27,648 | 59 | $21,250 | High | $16,378 | High |
| #14 | $26,004 | 11 | $21,474 | High | $17,287 | 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 →
