English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 23.01

$37,252Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,335Median earnings 4 years after
$46,053Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at South Dakota State University earn a median of $37,252 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 $23,000, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
$36,247$24,625
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 South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $37,252 one year after graduation and $46,053 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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