Bachelor's+24% vs national median2,232 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Virginia
Ranked 9th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$45,230
middle 50%: $30,738 – $60,679
Median · 5 years out
$64,593
middle 50%: $47,316 – $87,322
Median · 10 years out
$89,600
middle 50%: $62,544 – $137,905
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
University of Virginia graduates in English Language and Literature earn a median of $45k in year one. This increases to $65k by year five and $90k 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.
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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
6.4 yrs
≈ $7,407 total interest
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