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Master's-9% vs national median258 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Clemson University

Ranked 134th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$45,365
middle 50%: $29,307 – $58,088
Median · 5 years out
$55,261
middle 50%: $43,262 – $73,113
Median · 10 years out
$63,874
middle 50%: $52,311 – $81,157

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 Clemson University's master's program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $45,365 one year after graduating, rising to $63,874 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $60,738 for this field, ranking 134th 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
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,113 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Carolina at Wilmington (The)
$55,621 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$55,592 · 5 yrs out
Valdosta State University
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$55,402 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$55,375 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$55,344 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$55,261 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$55,214 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina -Greensboro
$54,777 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$54,639 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Louisiana University
$54,522 · 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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