Bachelor's-13% vs national median145 grads tracked
English Language and Literature, General at University of Wisconsin - Superior
Ranked 288th of 370 bachelor's programs in English Language and Literature, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$29,520
middle 50%: $22,793 – $42,235
Median · 5 years out
$45,318
middle 50%: $32,797 – $55,228
Median · 10 years out
$55,993
middle 50%: $43,240 – $67,669
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
English Language and Literature graduates from the University of Wisconsin - Superior earn $30k in their first year. Median earnings reach $45k at year five and $56k at 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
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,566 total interest
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$45,525 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$45,513 · 5 yrs out
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$45,427 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$45,390 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$45,377 · 5 yrs out
University of Southern Indiana
$45,327 · 5 yrs out
Olivet Nazarene University
$45,300 · 5 yrs out
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$45,300 · 5 yrs out
University of Akron (The)
$45,241 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$45,203 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$45,181 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$44,978 · 5 yrs out
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