English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX

CIP 23.01

$29,550Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,184Median earnings 4 years after
$47,373Median earnings 5 years after
$21,750Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at The University of Texas at El Paso earn a median of $29,550 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 $21,750, about 74% 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
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 The University of Texas at El Paso make?

The median salary is $29,550 one year after graduation and $47,373 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.

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