English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Mary Washington · Fredericksburg, VA

CIP 23.01

$30,540Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,824Median earnings 4 years after
$53,242Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
50Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Mary Washington earn a median of $30,540 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 $20,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$40,697$19,255
Longwood University
Farmville
$40,167$25,250
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$40,092$15,000
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$39,155$21,625
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$38,333$22,980
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$36,054$26,000
George Mason University
Fairfax
$33,173$18,750
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$32,890$24,957
Christopher Newport University
Newport News
$29,310$26,573
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$27,110$25,823
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$27,005$19,949
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$26,049$21,000
Hollins University
Roanoke
$25,876$27,000
Radford University
Radford
$25,407$20,697
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$23,986$26,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $30,540 one year after graduation and $53,242 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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