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Master's-9% vs national median87 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Valdosta State University

Ranked 130th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$49,171
middle 50%: $32,953 – $57,703
Median · 5 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $45,075 – $66,646
Median · 10 years out
$60,508
middle 50%: $52,872 – $87,070

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 Valdosta State University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $49,171 one year after graduating, rising to $60,508 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 130th 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.

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
7.1 yrs
≈ $7,697 total interest

Same major at other universities

SUNY Cortland
$55,935 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$55,935 · 5 yrs out
Converse University
$55,746 · 5 yrs out
McNeese State University
$55,640 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (The)
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$55,592 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$55,402 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$55,375 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$55,344 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$55,214 · 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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