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Bachelor's-13% vs national median95 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at Dalton State College

Ranked 282nd of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,861
middle 50%: $25,425 – $41,319
Median · 5 years out
$45,525
middle 50%: $34,211 – $55,022
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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

Graduates of Dalton State College's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $33,861 one year after graduating, rising to $45,525 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 282nd of 370 reporting programs.

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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.7 yrs
≈ $11,121 total interest

Same major at other universities

SUNY at Fredonia
$45,800 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University at Alexandria
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$45,699 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$45,699 · 5 yrs out
Southern Utah University
$45,525 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$45,513 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$45,427 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$45,390 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$45,377 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$45,327 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Superior
$45,318 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Dalton State College

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$82,718 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$71,298 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$70,533 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,743 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$65,723 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$65,372 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$61,218 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$60,357 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$60,029 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$58,625 · 5 yrs out

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