Bachelor's-9% vs national median615 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Ranked 228th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,252
middle 50%: $24,372 – $45,049
Median · 5 years out
$47,718
middle 50%: $36,058 – $59,371
Median · 10 years out
$57,619
middle 50%: $45,000 – $72,014
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
General English majors earn $33k starting out. Ten-year median earnings reach $58k.
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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,573 total interest
Same major at other universities
East Carolina University
$47,971 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Commonwealth University
$47,964 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$47,882 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$47,862 · 5 yrs out
University of Lynchburg
$47,843 · 5 yrs out
Erskine College
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$47,682 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$47,653 · 5 yrs out
Albany State University
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Augusta University
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$47,521 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$47,510 · 5 yrs out
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