English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · Austin College · Sherman, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,362Median earnings 4 years after
$44,584Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
3Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Austin College earn a median of $56,362. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810).
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston | $50,876 | $14,125 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $47,019 | $19,500 |
| East Texas A&M University Commerce | $43,470 | $15,003 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $40,718 | $19,723 |
| St. Mary's University San Antonio | $39,752 | $26,000 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio | $39,152 | $17,410 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $38,171 | $23,239 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $38,089 | $18,804 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $36,749 | $22,125 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $35,502 | $21,000 |
| University of Dallas Irving | $35,038 | $20,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $34,754 | $21,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $34,739 | $20,500 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $33,146 | $23,000 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $33,087 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Austin College make?
The median salary is $56,362 and $44,584 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.