Master's-18% vs national median263 grads tracked
English Language and Literature/Letters at Missouri State University
Ranked 178th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,935
middle 50%: $26,034 – $52,304
Median · 5 years out
$49,645
middle 50%: $37,499 – $60,484
Median · 10 years out
$62,075
middle 50%: $45,582 – $82,850
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
English Language and Literature master's graduates from Missouri State University earn $38k in their first year. Median earnings hit $62k by year 10.
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
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,591 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
University of Louisiana at Monroe
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$50,129 · 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
College of Charleston
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
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$104,078 · 5 yrs out
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$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
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$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