English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 23.01

$31,926Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,385Median earnings 4 years after
$35,381Median earnings 5 years after
$21,092Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $31,926 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 $21,092, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$32,295$27,000
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
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$20,091$20,509
Berea College
Berea
$13,403—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,926 one year after graduation and $35,381 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,092.

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