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Bachelor's-33% vs national median34 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other at Columbia College

Ranked 5th of 6 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters, Other by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,492
middle 50%: $23,524 – $107,201
Median · 5 years out
$38,814
middle 50%: $28,392 – $44,398
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature/Letters, Other (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Columbia College's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature/Letters, Other earn a median $32,492 one year after graduating, rising to $38,814 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 33% below the national median of $58,344 for this field, ranking 5th of 6 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
11.6 yrs
≈ $13,146 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hampton University
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Empire State University
$58,344 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$57,619 · 5 yrs out
University of Iowa
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$37,897 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Columbia College

Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Bachelor's)
$67,317 · 5 yrs out
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's)
$65,609 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$64,129 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (Bachelor's)
$63,170 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$55,665 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$53,873 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other (Bachelor's)
$53,647 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$52,969 · 5 yrs out

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