English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Gustavus Adolphus College · Saint Peter, MN

CIP 23.01

$33,456Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,987Median earnings 4 years after
$40,135Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of $33,456 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 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$35,118$23,250
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$33,999$13,500
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$31,258$18,746
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$29,491$23,964
St Olaf College
Northfield
$29,398$25,715
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$28,145$16,325
Hamline University
Saint Paul
$27,863$26,439
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$25,136$21,374
Carleton College
Northfield
$20,780$21,167

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,456 one year after graduation and $40,135 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.