English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · Wheaton College · Wheaton, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Wheaton College earn a median of $32,723 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 $21,101, about 64% of first-year earnings.
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $44,397 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $39,563 | $20,750 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $39,358 | $29,145 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $37,031 | $19,500 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $36,594 | $15,820 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $34,122 | $22,500 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $33,947 | $13,249 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $32,982 | $25,707 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $31,933 | $24,348 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $31,748 | $15,450 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $31,420 | $24,250 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $31,066 | $17,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $30,652 | $21,032 |
| Governors State University University Park | $29,580 | $19,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $28,660 | $22,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Wheaton College make?
The median salary is $32,723 one year after graduation and $54,198 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,101.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.