Bachelor's-2% vs national median246 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at Lamar University
Ranked 144th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,753
middle 50%: $25,682 – $52,165
Median · 5 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $41,154 – $64,460
Median · 10 years out
$61,003
middle 50%: $49,427 – $74,586
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
Lamar University English graduates begin with a median salary of $38k. Earnings grow significantly to $51k by the fifth year and $61k by year ten.
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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,448 total interest
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$51,372 · 5 yrs out
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$51,341 · 5 yrs out
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$51,304 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$51,267 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
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$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Metropolitan State University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
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$51,118 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$51,092 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$51,004 · 5 yrs out
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