English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$62,899Median earnings 4 years after

$59,973Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $43,760. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721).

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler	$52,748	$29,378

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $43,760 and $59,973 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.