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Bachelor's-17% vs national median82 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at East Central University

Ranked 325th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,980
middle 50%: $27,950 – $45,014
Median · 5 years out
$43,570
middle 50%: $39,151 – $50,353
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 East Central University's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $36,980 one year after graduating, rising to $43,570 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 325th 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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Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $10,985 total interest

Same major at other universities

Covenant College
$43,784 · 5 yrs out
Regent University
$43,758 · 5 yrs out
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern State University
$43,606 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$43,588 · 5 yrs out
North Greenville University
$43,588 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$43,547 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$43,547 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$43,518 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Buffalo State University
$43,420 · 5 yrs out
Hanover College
$43,384 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Maine
$43,363 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at East Central University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$87,420 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$78,927 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Certificate)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$75,158 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$74,781 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$63,377 · 5 yrs out
Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's)
$63,134 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Certificate)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$62,036 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$61,988 · 5 yrs out

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