Compare 660 English Language and Literature, General. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $45,696. Top programs: $82,036+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $44,384 | 51 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #402 | $44,331 | 7 | $21,000 | Manageable | $15,191 | Challenging | |
| #403 | $44,278 | 94 | $22,750 | Manageable | $48,666 | High | |
| #404 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $44,206 | 79 | $14,750 | Good | $9,582 | Manageable |
| #405 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $44,158 | 62 | $21,000 | Manageable | $43,605 | High |
| #406 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $44,068 | 23 | $26,975 | Manageable | $23,888 | High |
| #407 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $44,058 | 51 | $19,620 | Manageable | $30,126 | High |
| #408 | $44,045 | 10 | $21,500 | Manageable | $14,786 | Challenging | |
| #409 | Suny BrockportPublic | $43,956 | 67 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | Challenging |
| #410 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $43,828 | 22 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,410 | Challenging |
| #411 | $43,823 | 32 | $19,060 | Manageable | $17,050 | Challenging | |
| #412 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $43,733 | 14 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,879 | High |
| #413 | $43,648 | 149 | $14,715 | Good | $12,000 | Challenging | |
| #414 | $43,628 | 20 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #415 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $43,621 | 32 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,128 | High |
| #416 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $43,585 | 39 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #417 | $43,582 | 28 | $20,000 | Manageable | $15,027 | Challenging | |
| #418 | $43,494 | 26 | $20,500 | Manageable | $38,513 | High | |
| #419 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $43,492 | 14 | $27,000 | Manageable | $37,219 | High |
| #420 | $43,416 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,518 | High | |
| #421 | $43,342 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,859 | High | |
| #422 | $43,310 | 48 | $18,000 | Good | $18,257 | High | |
| #423 | $43,258 | 37 | $21,503 | Manageable | $14,012 | Challenging | |
| #424 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $43,154 | 26 | $23,875 | Manageable | $50,726 | High |
| #425 | $43,101 | 13 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
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