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Bachelor's-23% vs national median330 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at Missouri State University

Ranked 361st of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,768
middle 50%: $19,892 – $36,701
Median · 5 years out
$40,397
middle 50%: $28,075 – $54,219
Median · 10 years out
$49,920
middle 50%: $35,438 – $69,760

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 Missouri State University's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $26,768 one year after graduating, rising to $49,920 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 23% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 361st 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
10.7 yrs
≈ $13,234 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Maine - Augusta
$41,154 · 5 yrs out
Bethany Lutheran College
$41,115 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$41,088 · 5 yrs out
Shawnee State University
$40,967 · 5 yrs out
Elizabeth City State University
$40,902 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Farmington
$40,420 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Missouri State University
$39,682 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$39,425 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina Upstate
$39,146 · 5 yrs out
Fairmont State University
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Central State University
$37,285 · 5 yrs out
Missouri Southern State University
$36,674 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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