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Master's-17% vs national median56 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Northeastern State University

Ranked 176th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,751
middle 50%: $30,647 – $52,636
Median · 5 years out
$50,539
middle 50%: $40,922 – $59,550
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Northeastern State University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $45,751 one year after graduating, rising to $50,539 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 176th 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
7.9 yrs
≈ $8,593 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana Tech University
$51,505 · 5 yrs out
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
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
Binghamton University
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$46,663 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northeastern State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$111,872 · 5 yrs out
Optometry (Doctorate)
$111,872 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Bachelor's)
$97,992 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$97,992 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$92,948 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$85,840 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$85,840 · 5 yrs out
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's)
$72,756 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$72,477 · 5 yrs out
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$71,441 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$71,129 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$70,870 · 5 yrs out

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