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Bachelor's+1% vs national median673 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at Clemson University

Ranked 107th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,162
middle 50%: $24,515 – $45,135
Median · 5 years out
$52,886
middle 50%: $39,192 – $67,650
Median · 10 years out
$67,266
middle 50%: $50,188 – $97,476

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 Clemson University's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $35,162 one year after graduating, rising to $67,266 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 1% above the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 107th 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
8 yrs
≈ $9,538 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$53,208 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Geneseo
$53,129 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$53,081 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$53,060 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Buffalo
$52,950 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$52,883 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$52,880 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$52,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$52,802 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$52,787 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$52,730 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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