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Bachelor's-15% vs national median381 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Ranked 309th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,292
middle 50%: $20,105 – $35,486
Median · 5 years out
$44,155
middle 50%: $31,758 – $58,461
Median · 10 years out
$50,422
middle 50%: $38,592 – $66,438

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

Graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $27,292 one year after graduating, rising to $50,422 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 309th of 370 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.

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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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,355 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$44,276 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$44,263 · 5 yrs out
Lander University
$44,263 · 5 yrs out
Northern State University
$44,263 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University Southeast
$44,236 · 5 yrs out
Fort Lewis College
$44,212 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$44,122 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
$44,116 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$44,060 · 5 yrs out
Francis Marion University
$43,987 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - York
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$43,948 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Engineering (Doctorate)
$148,888 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Master's)
$129,123 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$118,804 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$115,585 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$115,337 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,205 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,913 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,021 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$101,094 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,590 · 5 yrs out

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