English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 23.01

$49,440Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Duke University earn a median of $49,440 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,831 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,001–$82,694).

English Language and Literature, General (Doctoral degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$50,433—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Duke University make?

The median salary is $49,440 one year after graduation.

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