Compare 644 English Language and Literature, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,722. Top programs: $82,036+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | $43,823 | 32 | $19,060 | Manageable | $17,050 | Challenging | |
| #402 | $43,648 | 149 | $14,715 | Good | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #403 | $43,628 | 20 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #404 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $43,621 | 32 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,128 | High |
| #405 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $43,585 | 39 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #406 | $43,582 | 28 | $20,000 | Manageable | $15,027 | Challenging | |
| #407 | $43,494 | 26 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #408 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $43,492 | 14 | $27,000 | Manageable | $37,219 | High |
| #409 | $43,416 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,518 | High | |
| #410 | $43,342 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,859 | High | |
| #411 | $43,310 | 48 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | High | |
| #412 | $43,258 | 37 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #413 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $43,154 | 26 | $23,875 | Manageable | $50,726 | High |
| #414 | $43,101 | 13 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #415 | $43,001 | 48 | $19,442 | Manageable | $16,938 | High | |
| #416 | $42,756 | 44 | $23,507 | Manageable | $29,193 | High | |
| #417 | $42,682 | 15 | $17,750 | Manageable | $13,000 | Challenging | |
| #418 | $42,655 | 11 | $22,189 | Manageable | $13,672 | High | |
| #419 | $42,632 | 53 | $22,334 | Manageable | $20,000 | High | |
| #420 | $42,627 | 63 | $20,000 | Manageable | $21,710 | High | |
| #421 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $42,585 | 34 | $21,250 | Manageable | $16,378 | High |
| #422 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $42,576 | 19 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
| #423 | $42,543 | 19 | $20,547 | Manageable | $14,710 | High | |
| #424 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $42,541 | 44 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #425 | $42,408 | 14 | $24,000 | Manageable | $16,900 | High |
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