English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 23.01

$38,644Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,005Median earnings 4 years after
$52,921Median earnings 5 years after
$17,375Median federal debt
91Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Utah earn a median of $38,644 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 $17,375, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Utah Tech University
Saint George
$42,110$12,197
Westminster University
Salt Lake City
$39,026$26,500
Weber State University
Ogden
$34,224$9,000
Utah State University
Logan
$32,199$17,000
Utah Valley University
Orem
$31,492$15,400
Brigham Young University
Provo
$29,305$10,494
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$28,818—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Utah make?

The median salary is $38,644 one year after graduation and $52,921 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,375.

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