English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Monmouth University earn a median of $50,737 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 $26,000, about 51% of first-year earnings.
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University South Orange | $48,368 | $24,188 |
| Georgian Court University Lakewood | $44,982 | $21,250 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $37,815 | $22,500 |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $37,244 | $23,401 |
| 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 Monmouth University make?
The median salary is $50,737 one year after graduation and $56,517 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.