English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Dartmouth College · Hanover, NH

CIP 23.01

$45,157Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,090Median earnings 4 years after
$90,619Median earnings 5 years after
$17,000Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Dartmouth College earn a median of $45,157 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 $17,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Keene State College
Keene
$39,122$24,625
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
$35,584$26,000
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
$34,563$24,250
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester
$34,563$24,250
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester
$34,563$24,250
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
$30,733$20,127
Plymouth State University
Plymouth
$27,833$24,188

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $45,157 one year after graduation and $90,619 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,000.

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