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Master's-22% vs national median97 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Binghamton University

Ranked 181st of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,478
middle 50%: $20,783 – $34,727
Median · 5 years out
$47,315
middle 50%: $33,861 – $65,458
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $48,761 – $86,717

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

Graduates of Binghamton University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $26,478 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 181st of 183 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.

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
9.1 yrs
≈ $11,494 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Missouri State University
$49,645 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$48,984 · 5 yrs out
Midwestern State University
$48,829 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$45,751 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Binghamton University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$217,388 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$142,527 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$126,923 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$117,576 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$111,579 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$106,400 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,485 · 5 yrs out

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