English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · National University · San Diego, CA

CIP 23.01

$62,549Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,189Median earnings 4 years after
$61,790Median earnings 5 years after
$32,416Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at National University earn a median of $62,549 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721). Median debt is $32,416, about 52% of first-year earnings.

English Language and Literature, General (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$36,450$40,605
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$35,917$25,197
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$34,483$22,672
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$29,181$32,100

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from National University make?

The median salary is $62,549 one year after graduation and $61,790 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,416.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.