WhatGradsMake
Certificate (1-2 years)115 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at University of Cincinnati

Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (1-2 years) programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,851
middle 50%: $25,620 – $45,075
Median · 5 years out
$43,293
middle 50%: $34,513 – $63,610
Median · 10 years out
$66,779
middle 50%: $49,855 – $94,389

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature/Letters (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Cincinnati's certificate (1-2 years) program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $36,851 one year after graduating, rising to $66,779 by year ten. Figures are based on 115 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,470 total interest

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Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
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