Bachelor's-16% vs national median186 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Maine
Ranked 317th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,659
middle 50%: $24,252 – $44,398
Median · 5 years out
$43,858
middle 50%: $32,977 – $61,157
Median · 10 years out
$53,343
middle 50%: $42,054 – $67,384
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 Maine sees English Language and Literature graduates earning a $33k median first-year salary. Year-10 pay hits $53k.
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
9.6 yrs
≈ $11,358 total interest
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$44,116 · 5 yrs out
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Pennsylvania State University (The) - York
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$43,606 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
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