English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Maine · Orono, ME

CIP 23.01

$28,727Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,825Median earnings 4 years after
$42,127Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Maine earn a median of $28,727 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 $23,250, about 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
$49,421—
Bates College
Lewiston
$40,233—
University of Southern Maine
Portland
$33,014$17,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Maine make?

The median salary is $28,727 one year after graduation and $42,127 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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