Bachelor's+1% vs national median966 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Alabama
Ranked 114th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,257
middle 50%: $24,853 – $49,351
Median · 5 years out
$52,589
middle 50%: $38,240 – $64,960
Median · 10 years out
$63,908
middle 50%: $48,487 – $82,983
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature, General (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
This degree program features a median first-year salary of $36k. Earnings grow to $53k after five years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8 yrs
≈ $9,462 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$52,883 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$52,880 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$52,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$52,802 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$52,787 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$52,730 · 5 yrs out
Valparaiso University
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
Presbyterian College
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
University of New Haven
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater State University
$52,255 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$52,222 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
$52,071 · 5 yrs out
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$153,932 · 5 yrs out
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$141,017 · 5 yrs out
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$141,017 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$122,177 · 5 yrs out
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$120,518 · 5 yrs out
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$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$110,564 · 5 yrs out
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$108,063 · 5 yrs out
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$108,063 · 5 yrs out
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$107,250 · 5 yrs out
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$104,753 · 5 yrs out
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$104,648 · 5 yrs out