Bachelor's+19% vs national median1,124 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Connecticut
Ranked 20th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,804
middle 50%: $24,330 – $47,763
Median · 5 years out
$61,975
middle 50%: $45,620 – $77,284
Median · 10 years out
$76,330
middle 50%: $55,766 – $103,464
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
The University of Connecticut's English Language and Literature, General program sees starting salaries at $33k. Median earnings climb to $62k at the five-year mark and $76k at ten 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,894 total interest
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