Bachelor's-9% vs national median127 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at Berry College
Ranked 229th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,128
middle 50%: $23,214 – $42,724
Median · 5 years out
$47,682
middle 50%: $33,078 – $59,055
Median · 10 years out
$56,249
middle 50%: $44,978 – $69,154
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 graduates from Berry College earn $33,128 in their first year. Median salaries reach $56,249 by year 10.
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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,624 total interest
Same major at other universities
Virginia Commonwealth University
$47,964 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$47,882 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$47,862 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$47,843 · 5 yrs out
Erskine College
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$47,718 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$47,653 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$47,510 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$47,483 · 5 yrs out
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