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Associate+27% vs national median36 grads tracked

English Language and Literature, General at Lee College

Ranked 2nd of 15 associate programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$26,659
middle 50%: $18,690 – $49,855
Median · 5 years out
$54,993
middle 50%: $34,840 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$66,779
middle 50%: $42,371 – $92,787

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature, General (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Lee College's associate program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $26,659 one year after graduating, rising to $66,779 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 27% above the national median of $43,347 for this field, ranking 2nd of 15 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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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,435 total interest

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