English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · New Jersey City University · Jersey City, NJ

CIP 23.01

$37,244Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,574Median earnings 4 years after
$53,839Median earnings 5 years after
$23,401Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at New Jersey City University earn a median of $37,244 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 $23,401, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$50,737$26,000
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$48,368$24,188
Georgian Court University
Lakewood
$44,982$21,250
Rowan University
Glassboro
$37,815$22,500
Kean University
Union
$36,257$26,984
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$35,925$23,188
Princeton University
Princeton
$35,178—
Drew University
Madison
$32,279$27,000
Montclair State University
Montclair
$31,317$23,125
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$31,317$23,125
Stockton University
Galloway
$30,338$23,985
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$27,573$24,750
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$26,310$21,500
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$26,310$21,500
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$26,310$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from New Jersey City University make?

The median salary is $37,244 one year after graduation and $53,839 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,401.

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