English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University Moorhead · Moorhead, MN

CIP 23.01

$29,491Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,483Median earnings 4 years after
$40,205Median earnings 5 years after
$23,964Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $29,491 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 $23,964, 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
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
$33,456$27,000
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$31,258$18,746
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 Minnesota State University Moorhead make?

The median salary is $29,491 one year after graduation and $40,205 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,964.

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