Master's-12% vs national median228 grads tracked
English Language and Literature/Letters at University of Texas at El Paso
Ranked 154th of 183 master's programs in English Language and Literature/Letters by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$49,494
middle 50%: $30,837 – $71,060
Median · 5 years out
$53,384
middle 50%: $38,852 – $74,837
Median · 10 years out
$64,718
middle 50%: $50,636 – $86,507
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
The University of Texas at El Paso reports a median year-1 salary of $49,494 for English Language and Literature masters. Earnings reach $64,718 after ten years.
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
7.2 yrs
≈ $7,808 total interest
Same major at other universities
Southeast Missouri State University
$53,862 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$53,696 · 5 yrs out
Western Carolina University
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$53,536 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$53,455 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$53,391 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$52,950 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$52,860 · 5 yrs out
Georgia College & State University
$52,839 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$52,765 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Central University
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Hollins University
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Texas at El Paso
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$144,848 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$105,211 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,075 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$104,454 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$103,751 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$103,730 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$96,257 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$96,257 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,810 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,610 · 5 yrs out