English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO

CIP 23.01

$34,627Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,627Median earnings 4 years after
$43,163Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $34,627 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $22,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.

English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$35,487$24,854
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$35,364$21,538
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$33,622$19,846
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$31,825$19,225
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$30,689$21,500
University of Denver
Denver
$30,246$25,083
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$27,549$19,500
Fort Lewis College
Durango
$25,718$16,250
Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo
$24,498$24,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs make?

The median salary is $34,627 one year after graduation and $43,163 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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