English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Lee University · Cleveland, TN

CIP 23.01

$30,977Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Lee University earn a median of $30,977 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 $27,000, about 87% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$37,486$24,860
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
$34,633$15,050
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$31,554$21,000
The University of the South
Sewanee
$31,218$21,175
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$26,476$21,278
University of Memphis
Memphis
$25,948$21,750
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$22,999$18,500
Belmont University
Nashville
$22,360$23,250
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$21,836$17,022

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,977 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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