English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 23.01

$48,572Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,877Median earnings 4 years after
$56,538Median earnings 5 years after
$78,016Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Georgia State University earn a median of $48,572 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,831 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,001–$82,694). Median debt is $78,016, about 161% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$48,219—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,572 one year after graduation and $56,538 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $78,016.

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