English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 23.01

$31,749Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,785Median earnings 4 years after
$44,600Median earnings 5 years after
$21,903Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $31,749 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 $21,903, about 69% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$35,419$22,756
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$29,685$17,625

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $31,749 one year after graduation and $44,600 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,903.

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