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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

Graduates of University of Wisconsin - Superior's bachelor's program in English Language and Literature, General earn a median $29,520 one year after graduating, rising to $55,993 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $52,222 for this field, ranking 288th of 370 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.

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Paid off in
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,566 total interest

Same major at other universities

Dalton State College
$45,525 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$45,513 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$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
Coastal Carolina University
$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

Other majors at University of Wisconsin - Superior

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$73,173 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$64,746 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$62,790 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$61,502 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$59,253 · 5 yrs out

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