English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SD

CIP 23.01

$36,247Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$47,658Median earnings 5 years after

$24,625Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Augustana University earn a median of $36,247 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 $24,625, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
South Dakota State University Brookings	$37,252	$23,000
University of South Dakota Vermillion	$26,957	$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $36,247 one year after graduation and $47,658 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,625.

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