English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Yale University · New Haven, CT

CIP 23.01

$41,045Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,440Median earnings 4 years after
$62,925Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Yale University earn a median of $41,045 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
$35,859$26,000
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
$31,016$23,986
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic
$30,616$25,976
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford
$27,335$21,824
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford
$27,335$21,824
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton
$27,335$21,824
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury
$27,335$21,824
University of Connecticut
Storrs
$27,335$21,824
Fairfield University
Fairfield
$27,206$27,000
Connecticut College
New London
$25,936$24,125

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,045 one year after graduation and $62,925 after five years.

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