English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Wichita State University · Wichita, KS

CIP 23.01

$27,585Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,768Median earnings 4 years after
$29,802Median earnings 5 years after
$18,730Median federal debt
13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Wichita State University earn a median of $27,585 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 $18,730, about 68% 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
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$31,364$21,500
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 Wichita State University make?

The median salary is $27,585 one year after graduation and $29,802 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,730.

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