English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC

CIP 23.01

$35,565Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,070Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$35,629Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn a median of $35,565 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721). Median debt is $35,629, about 100% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

English Language and Literature, General (Master's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$34,639—
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$29,855—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh make?

The median salary is $35,565 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,629.

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