Bachelor's-17% vs national median435 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Northern Iowa
Ranked 328th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $23,957 – $42,067
Median · 5 years out
$43,518
middle 50%: $30,370 – $55,842
Median · 10 years out
$55,380
middle 50%: $41,785 – $76,375
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 with a $32k median salary. Earnings reach $44k after five years and $55k after ten years.
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
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,480 total interest
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$43,606 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$43,588 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$43,588 · 5 yrs out
East Central University
$43,570 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$43,547 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$43,547 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$43,420 · 5 yrs out
Hanover College
$43,384 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$43,363 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Fort Wayne
$43,227 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Western State University
$43,205 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$42,942 · 5 yrs out
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