English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English Language & Literature
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,677 | $37,962 to $54,090 | 11 | 73% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +0% (2025 to 2035), about 4,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,760 | +0% | 4,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a english language and literature/letters, other program, of 56 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- University of Iowa
- Fort Hays State University
- University of California-San Diego
- Bard College
- Rowan University
- Bennington College
- Laney College
- Mt San Antonio College
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.