English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Xavier University · Cincinnati, OH

CIP 23.01

$25,683Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,243Median earnings 3 years after
$58,293Median earnings 5 years after
$26,798Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Xavier University earn a median of $25,683 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 $26,798, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wright State University-Lake Campus
Celina
$33,011$21,500
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$33,011$21,500
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$30,946$20,500
The College of Wooster
Wooster
$30,746$26,717
University of Dayton
Dayton
$30,063$24,398
Kenyon College
Gambier
$29,962$19,000
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$29,605$20,000
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Newark
$29,605$20,000
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Marion
$29,605$20,000
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Mansfield
$29,605$20,000
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
Lima
$29,605$20,000
John Carroll University
University Heights
$29,095$25,188
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$28,649$20,824
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$27,356$27,000
Miami University-Middletown
Middletown
$27,356$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $25,683 one year after graduation and $58,293 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,798.

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