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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201 | $51,208 | 164 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Challenging | |
| #202 | University At AlbanyPublic | $51,206 | 78 | $19,500 | Good | $22,398 | Challenging |
| #203 | Albright CollegePrivate | $51,149 | 8 | $27,000 | Manageable | $31,921 | High |
| #204 | Illinois Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $51,107 | 5 | $27,000 | Manageable | $47,679 | High |
| #205 | $51,089 | 15 | $20,500 | Good | $14,500 | Manageable | |
| #206 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $51,029 | 33 | $19,500 | Good | $60,000 | High |
| #207 | $51,020 | 83 | $24,286 | Good | $18,070 | Challenging | |
| #208 | St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $51,014 | 14 | $25,563 | Manageable | $16,723 | Challenging |
| #209 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $50,849 | 55 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #210 | University Of MainePublic | $50,825 | 40 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,900 | Challenging |
| #211 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $50,810 | 22 | $26,000 | Manageable | $28,208 | High |
| #212 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $50,769 | 18 | $25,000 | Manageable | $34,177 | High |
| #213 | $50,745 | 106 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #214 | $50,725 | 35 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | Challenging | |
| #215 | $50,712 | 125 | $17,500 | Good | $18,275 | Challenging | |
| #216 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $50,708 | 86 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable |
| #217 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $50,690 | 8 | $25,000 | Manageable | $52,058 | High |
| #218 | $50,680 | 153 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #219 | $50,646 | 19 | $27,000 | Manageable | $53,440 | High | |
| #220 | $50,587 | 74 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #221 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $50,582 | 52 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #222 | $50,495 | 77 | $17,527 | Good | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #223 | $50,464 | 9 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #224 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $50,448 | 21 | $21,250 | Good | $27,283 | High |
| #225 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $50,428 | 34 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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 →
