English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TX

CIP 23.01

$34,754Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,834Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Tarleton State University earn a median of $34,754 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 $21,500, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
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 Tarleton State University make?

The median salary is $34,754 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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