English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY

CIP 23.01

$20,091Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,203Median earnings 4 years after
$37,665Median earnings 5 years after
$20,509Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $20,091 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 $20,509, about 102% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$32,295$27,000
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$31,926$21,092
University of Louisville
Louisville
$28,994$19,628
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$27,950$20,500
Murray State University
Murray
$25,543$25,000
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$21,404$20,194
Berea College
Berea
$13,403—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $20,091 one year after graduation and $37,665 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,509.

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