Bachelor's-2% vs national median909 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at Iowa State University of Science & Technology
Ranked 141st of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,077
middle 50%: $25,080 – $46,322
Median · 5 years out
$51,267
middle 50%: $37,920 – $62,350
Median · 10 years out
$62,957
middle 50%: $49,433 – $79,683
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 start at $35k. Mid-career earnings reach $51k, while year-ten salaries average $63k.
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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,777 total interest
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$51,556 · 5 yrs out
Utah Valley University
$51,550 · 5 yrs out
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$51,427 · 5 yrs out
Randolph - Macon College
$51,372 · 5 yrs out
Georgia State University
$51,341 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$51,304 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
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$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Iowa State University of Science & Technology
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$147,324 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$146,317 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$136,278 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$118,825 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$116,045 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,806 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$113,881 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$110,315 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$107,785 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,597 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$104,160 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$104,015 · 5 yrs out