English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Southern Virginia University · Buena Vista, VA

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,115Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Southern Virginia University earn a median of $33,115. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810).

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
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$30,540$20,000
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Southern Virginia University make?

The median salary is $33,115.

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