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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #576 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $28,870 | 19 | $26,000 | High | $18,445 | High |
| #577 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $28,598 | 13 | $20,500 | High | $15,568 | High |
| #578 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 32 | $25,000 | High | $48,005 | High |
| #579 | $28,598 | 11 | $21,463 | High | $10,645 | High | |
| #580 | Hampton UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 12 | $25,442 | High | $74,299 | High |
| #581 | Aurora UniversityPrivate | $28,236 | 15 | $20,318 | High | $19,500 | High |
| #582 | $28,236 | 16 | $20,609 | High | $23,014 | High | |
| #583 | $28,212 | 14 | $22,934 | High | $14,224 | High | |
| #584 | Adams State UniversityPublic | $28,019 | 6 | $19,500 | High | $18,058 | High |
| #585 | William Jewell CollegePrivate | $26,896 | 8 | $24,498 | High | $25,539 | High |
| #586 | University Of La VernePrivate | $26,353 | 12 | $23,500 | High | $27,977 | High |
| #587 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | $26,353 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $31,791 | High |
| #588 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 11 | $24,250 | High | $33,547 | High |
| #589 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 12 | $23,577 | High | $36,515 | High |
| #590 | Messiah UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 12 | $25,621 | High | $37,908 | High |
| #591 | Felician UniversityPrivate | $25,967 | 10 | $25,000 | High | $21,650 | High |
| #592 | $25,774 | 13 | $22,987 | High | $8,791 | High | |
| #593 | $25,580 | 13 | $28,250 | High | $19,245 | High | |
| #594 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $25,216 | 19 | $22,954 | High | $19,986 | High |
| #595 | $25,194 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $16,012 | High | |
| #596 | $25,194 | 10 | $19,000 | High | $51,114 | High | |
| #597 | $25,194 | 13 | $21,500 | High | $24,455 | High | |
| #598 | Bradley UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 13 | $27,000 | High | $41,405 | High |
| #599 | $25,194 | 17 | $18,995 | High | $11,398 | High | |
| #600 | Hanover CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 9 | $25,250 | High | $41,531 | High |
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