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Master's+7% vs national median290 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Kennesaw State University

Ranked 43rd of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$57,514
middle 50%: $35,700 – $71,478
Median · 5 years out
$64,779
middle 50%: $49,423 – $83,300
Median · 10 years out
$70,012
middle 50%: $53,718 – $89,001

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature/Letters (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Kennesaw State University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $57,514 one year after graduating, rising to $70,012 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 43rd of 183 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
5.9 yrs
≈ $6,351 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Tech University
$66,701 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama in Huntsville
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Illinois University
$66,438 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$65,634 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$65,534 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$65,081 · 5 yrs out
Texas Woman's University
$64,628 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$64,402 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$64,050 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$63,737 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Kennesaw State University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$173,610 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,688 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$116,217 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$112,071 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$108,050 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$106,878 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$104,958 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Certificate)
$102,395 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor's)
$99,192 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Certificate)
$98,163 · 5 yrs out

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