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Master's-16% vs national median80 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Ranked 175th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$43,948
middle 50%: $27,429 – $52,920
Median · 5 years out
$50,881
middle 50%: $38,050 – $66,382
Median · 10 years out
$62,818
middle 50%: $43,047 – $74,301

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 University of Louisiana at Monroe's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $43,948 one year after graduating, rising to $62,818 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 175th 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
≈ $8,680 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Georgia
$51,576 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$51,505 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$51,505 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$51,411 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$51,104 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$49,645 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$48,984 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$47,315 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$150,563 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$150,563 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$133,099 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$102,996 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's)
$92,552 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$90,933 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$84,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$80,971 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$80,971 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$80,415 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$76,644 · 5 yrs out

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