English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA

CIP 23.01

$25,271Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,936Median earnings 4 years after
$47,658Median earnings 5 years after
$25,509Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $25,271 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 $25,509, about 101% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond
$31,136$18,500
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
$30,318$20,000
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$24,355$21,250
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
$22,030$19,423
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$20,834$15,704
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
$20,265$18,983

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette make?

The median salary is $25,271 one year after graduation and $47,658 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,509.

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