English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC

CIP 23.01

$27,546Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,980Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,688Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of South Carolina Aiken earn a median of $27,546 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 $26,688, about 97% 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
Clemson University
Clemson
$33,509$21,021
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-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 University of South Carolina Aiken make?

The median salary is $27,546 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,688.

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