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Master's-5% vs national median74 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Butler University

Ranked 100th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$46,663
middle 50%: $30,227 – $70,012
Median · 5 years out
$57,867
middle 50%: $38,967 – $72,156
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Butler University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $46,663 one year after graduating, rising to $57,867 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 100th 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
≈ $7,790 total interest

Same major at other universities

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$59,187 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$58,298 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$58,249 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$58,019 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$57,781 · 5 yrs out
Sam Houston State University
$57,726 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$57,696 · 5 yrs out
University of West Georgia
$57,688 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$57,669 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Butler University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$148,031 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$148,031 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$127,531 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$123,871 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$103,931 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$102,295 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$101,402 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Insurance (Bachelor's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$93,187 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$90,882 · 5 yrs out

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