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Bachelor's-17% vs national median368 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Valdosta State University

Ranked 316th of 382 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $22,327 – $38,756
Median · 5 years out
$44,292
middle 50%: $33,408 – $54,769
Median · 10 years out
$57,845
middle 50%: $44,785 – $72,585

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Valdosta State University's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $57,845 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $53,081 for this field, ranking 316th of 382 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.

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
9.6 yrs
≈ $11,771 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$44,666 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$44,568 · 5 yrs out
Liberty University
$44,542 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$44,478 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Beaufort
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
Averett University
$44,398 · 5 yrs out
Lander University
$44,263 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University Southeast
$44,236 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$44,236 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$44,212 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$44,155 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$44,122 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Valdosta State University

Education (Doctorate)
$109,485 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$94,122 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$82,509 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$80,002 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$74,978 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$71,966 · 5 yrs out
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,727 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$66,722 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$66,105 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$65,411 · 5 yrs out
International Business (Bachelor's)
$65,035 · 5 yrs out

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