English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · University of Georgia · Athens, GA

CIP 23.01

$48,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Georgia earn a median of $48,219 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).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Georgia State University Atlanta	$48,572	$78,016

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,219 one year after graduation.

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