English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · College of the Holy Cross · Worcester, MA

CIP 23.01

$43,362Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,214Median earnings 4 years after
$81,948Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
58Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at College of the Holy Cross earn a median of $43,362 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 $27,000, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$49,639$21,250
Northeastern University
Boston
$49,639$21,250
Williams College
Williamstown
$49,340$13,125
Stonehill College
Easton
$44,629$24,237
Amherst College
Amherst
$41,979—
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$41,878$18,940
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg
$39,938$25,107
Brandeis University
Waltham
$39,867$26,000
Lesley University
Cambridge
$38,442$21,500
Wellesley College
Wellesley
$38,376$10,925
Framingham State University
Framingham
$37,188$25,750
Gordon College
Wenham
$36,462$27,000
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$35,820$24,212
Tufts University
Medford
$34,689$14,670
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$34,569$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from College of the Holy Cross make?

The median salary is $43,362 one year after graduation and $81,948 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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