Bachelor's-6% vs national median1,277 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 195th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,520
middle 50%: $25,575 – $46,117
Median · 5 years out
$48,997
middle 50%: $37,356 – $63,057
Median · 10 years out
$60,905
middle 50%: $45,938 – $81,907
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
UNC Charlotte's general English degree program starts with median first-year salaries of $36k. Earnings reach $61k by the tenth year.
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
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,017 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$49,357 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$49,313 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$49,298 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$49,186 · 5 yrs out
Texas A & M University - Texarkana
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$49,093 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
$48,984 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Oregon University
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$48,903 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois at Springfield
$48,818 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$48,731 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
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$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out