English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Houston-Clear Lake · Houston, TX

CIP 23.01

$50,876Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,052Median earnings 4 years after
$56,987Median earnings 5 years after
$14,125Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Houston-Clear Lake earn a median of $50,876 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 $14,125, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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—
University of North Texas
Denton
$32,892$20,097

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake make?

The median salary is $50,876 one year after graduation and $56,987 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,125.

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