English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Goucher College · Baltimore, MD

CIP 23.01

$32,545Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,333Median earnings 4 years after
$38,049Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Goucher College earn a median of $32,545 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 $26,000, about 80% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Towson University
Towson
$39,250$19,392
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$36,561$19,500
McDaniel College
Westminster
$35,793$20,000
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi
$35,630$18,937
Salisbury University
Salisbury
$35,283$21,497
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
$30,949$27,000
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
$30,025$21,375
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$27,547$17,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Goucher College make?

The median salary is $32,545 one year after graduation and $38,049 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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