English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Clemson University · Clemson, SC

CIP 23.01

$33,509Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,582Median earnings 4 years after
$47,644Median earnings 5 years after
$21,021Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Clemson University earn a median of $33,509 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 $21,021, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wofford College
Spartanburg
$34,478$25,408
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
$30,150$18,671
College of Charleston
Charleston
$29,544$23,250
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$28,219$24,200
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken
$27,546$26,688
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$25,729$24,250
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$25,310$23,000
Furman University
Greenville
$16,583—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,509 one year after graduation and $47,644 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,021.

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