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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $60,461 | 29 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | High |
| #52 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $60,439 | 63 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Manageable |
| #53 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $60,220 | 39 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #54 | $60,187 | 221 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #55 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $60,131 | 15 | $25,000 | Good | $58,576 | High |
| #56 | $59,994 | 24 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #57 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $59,865 | 18 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Challenging |
| #58 | $59,650 | 5 | $10,988 | Excellent | $10,068 | Good | |
| #59 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $59,418 | 81 | $16,705 | Excellent | $27,986 | Challenging |
| #60 | $59,396 | 82 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #61 | $59,381 | 27 | $26,000 | Good | $58,410 | High | |
| #62 | $59,345 | 27 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #63 | $59,334 | 168 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Manageable | |
| #64 | $59,288 | 118 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #65 | Siena CollegePrivate | $59,280 | 31 | $26,561 | Good | $40,800 | High |
| #66 | $59,267 | 38 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #67 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $59,151 | 17 | $24,454 | Good | $37,652 | High |
| #68 | $59,012 | 187 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #69 | Lake Forest CollegePrivate | $58,901 | 24 | $26,158 | Good | $35,000 | High |
| #70 | $58,854 | 34 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #71 | $58,623 | 31 | $16,144 | Excellent | $18,376 | Manageable | |
| #72 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $58,564 | 62 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #73 | Westmont CollegePrivate | $58,459 | 13 | $23,250 | Good | $61,820 | High |
| #74 | Drew UniversityPrivate | $58,452 | 22 | $25,288 | Good | $30,994 | Challenging |
| #75 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $58,434 | 22 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
