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Doctoral (Research)-4% vs national median162 grads tracked

English Language and Literature/Letters at Texas A&M University

Ranked 46th of 56 doctoral (research) programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$61,526
middle 50%: $48,775 – $78,595
Median · 5 years out
$71,212
middle 50%: $57,726 – $89,880
Median · 10 years out
$79,100
middle 50%: $63,610 – $99,392

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for English Language and Literature/Letters (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Texas A&M University's doctoral (research) program in English Language and Literature/Letters earn a median $61,526 one year after graduating, rising to $79,100 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% below the national median of $74,110 for this field, ranking 46th of 56 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
5.4 yrs
≈ $5,791 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Iowa
$72,204 · 5 yrs out
Ball State University
$71,899 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$71,696 · 5 yrs out
University of Connecticut
$71,441 · 5 yrs out
University of Utah
$71,441 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$70,069 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$69,558 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$69,004 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$68,363 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Columbia
$68,327 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas A&M University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$186,537 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$180,116 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$156,283 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$144,354 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$134,215 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$124,690 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$122,898 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,639 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$119,132 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out

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