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Master's-10% vs national median130 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Southeastern Louisiana University

Ranked 140th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,119
middle 50%: $27,237 – $53,848
Median · 5 years out
$54,522
middle 50%: $41,695 – $63,346
Median · 10 years out
$61,827
middle 50%: $51,694 – $71,155

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 Southeastern Louisiana University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $39,119 one year after graduating, rising to $61,827 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 140th 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $8,921 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$54,777 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$54,639 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$54,216 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Southeastern Louisiana University

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$94,826 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$89,353 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$85,965 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$84,494 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$83,593 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$82,967 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$81,890 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$81,822 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$81,403 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$79,656 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$77,901 · 5 yrs out

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