English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · Morehead State University · Morehead, KY

CIP 23.01

$48,292Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$54,214Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Morehead State University earn a median of $48,292 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Murray State University Murray	$54,022	—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $48,292 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.