English Language and Literature: doctoral degree earnings by college
Median earnings of english language and literature graduates (doctoral degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $63,028, rising to $68,298 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray State University | KY | $78,226 | — | $49,546 |
| 2 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | PA | $76,595 | $72,454 | — |
| 3 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $63,796 | $66,586 | — |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $63,598 | $69,701 | — |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $63,028 | — | — |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $61,308 | $66,460 | — |
| 7 | Florida State University | FL | $60,494 | $60,363 | $47,258 |
| 8 | Duke University | NC | $59,139 | — | — |
| 9 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OK | $56,094 | — | — |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | WI | $55,356 | $68,298 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do english language and literature graduates earn?
The median college reports $63,028 in earnings one year after a doctoral degree in english language and literature and $68,298 four years after. The highest is $78,226 at Murray State University.
How much student debt do english language and literature graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $49,546 at the typical college.