English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS

CIP 23.01

$31,364Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,448Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Kansas State University earn a median of $31,364 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 $21,500, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washburn University
Topeka
$36,598$22,787
Benedictine College
Atchison
$32,214$26,650
Wichita State University
Wichita
$27,585$18,730
University of Kansas
Lawrence
$26,184$23,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,364 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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