English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,551Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Emory University earn a median of $75,551. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,831 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,001–$82,694).

English Language and Literature, General (Doctoral degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$48,572$78,016
University of Georgia
Athens
$48,219—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $75,551.

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