Bachelor's-11% vs national median811 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Northern Colorado
Ranked 259th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,061
middle 50%: $24,393 – $43,922
Median · 5 years out
$46,473
middle 50%: $35,384 – $58,808
Median · 10 years out
$57,674
middle 50%: $41,597 – $74,624
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
English Language and Literature majors at the University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $33k at graduation. Salaries reach $46k by year five.
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.
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Paid off in
9 yrs
≈ $10,778 total interest
Same major at other universities
Fayetteville State University
$46,764 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,759 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$46,721 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$46,640 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$46,606 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY Oswego)
$46,566 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$46,394 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
$46,242 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University - Billings
$46,142 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota Duluth
$46,093 · 5 yrs out
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