Compare 17 English Language and Literature, General. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $35,965.
English Language and Literature, General. programs produce graduates earning between $15,817 and $46,379—a $31K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 17 ranked programs in Minnesota, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Concordia College At Moorhead's English program leads with graduates earning $46,379, followed closely by St Olaf College at $45,989. The average across all Minnesota programs is $35,965, yet these smaller liberal arts colleges outperform larger institutions—proof that program focus drives outcomes more than school size or brand recognition.
Highest program earnings: $46,379
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance
13.0% payment burden | Manageable
22.1% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,379 | 15 | $26,847 | Manageable | $29,471 | High | |
| #2 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $45,989 | 38 | $26,000 | Manageable | $40,568 | High |
| #3 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $45,084 | 17 | $26,944 | Manageable | $15,778 | High |
| #4 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | $43,525 | 16 | $23,770 | Manageable | $22,739 | High |
| #5 | $43,114 | 119 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,729 | High | |
| #6 | $42,466 | 23 | $18,995 | Manageable | $11,398 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $39,290 | 22 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | High | |
| #8 | $38,944 | 39 | $22,024 | Challenging | $22,127 | High | |
| #9 | $37,439 | 11 | $20,000 | Challenging | $10,000 | High | |
| #10 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $36,917 | 19 | $21,500 | Challenging | $19,316 | High |
| #11 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $35,424 | 15 | $24,181 | High | $21,883 | High |
| #12 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 25 | $26,774 | High | $34,265 | High |
| #13 | $32,057 | 16 | $21,106 | High | $13,695 | High | |
| #14 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | $27,439 | 5 | $19,750 | High | $12,173 | High |
| #15 | $25,194 | 8 | $21,325 | High | $28,694 | High | |
| #16 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $22,329 | 29 | $16,750 | High | $31,271 | High |
| #17 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $15,817 | 8 | $23,000 | High | $36,129 | High |
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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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