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Bachelor's-13% vs national median415 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at University of Southern Indiana

Ranked 287th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,710
middle 50%: $24,379 – $43,644
Median · 5 years out
$45,327
middle 50%: $33,173 – $55,404
Median · 10 years out
$52,018
middle 50%: $39,187 – $63,902

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

The University of Southern Indiana's English program yields $33k median first-year salaries. Long-term median earnings reach $52k by year ten.

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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,149 total interest

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