English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Kalamazoo College · Kalamazoo, MI

CIP 23.01

$24,329Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,150Median earnings 4 years after
$48,592Median earnings 5 years after
$25,456Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Kalamazoo College earn a median of $24,329 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 $25,456, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$39,334$27,036
Wayne State University
Detroit
$35,549$24,113
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$33,742$16,887
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$32,758$31,000
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$31,746$25,418
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$28,927$24,966
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$25,412$30,558
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$25,367$27,000
Alma College
Alma
$24,280$27,000
Hope College
Holland
$23,815$24,499

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $24,329 one year after graduation and $48,592 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,456.

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