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English Language and Literature, General at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Ranked 251st of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,969
middle 50%: $23,193 – $35,391
Median · 5 years out
$46,845
middle 50%: $37,198 – $55,464
Median · 10 years out
$40,793
middle 50%: $32,115 – $58,363

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 Maine at Presque Isle's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $28,969 one year after graduating, rising to $40,793 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 251st 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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Paid off in
10.3 yrs
≈ $11,953 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$47,074 · 5 yrs out
Southern Oregon University
$47,059 · 5 yrs out
Winona State University
$47,021 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Georgia Southern University
$46,962 · 5 yrs out
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Converse University
$46,803 · 5 yrs out
Fayetteville State University
$46,764 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,759 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$46,721 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$46,640 · 5 yrs out
Adams State University
$46,606 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$49,308 · 5 yrs out
English Language and Literature/Letters (Bachelor's)
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$48,556 · 5 yrs out
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology (Bachelor's)
$47,460 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's)
$45,268 · 5 yrs out

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