English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 23.01

$61,599Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

2Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Wayne State University earn a median of $61,599 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,831 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,001–$82,694).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Wayne State University make?

The median salary is $61,599 one year after graduation.

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