English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · Seattle Pacific University · Seattle, WA

CIP 23.01

$30,737Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,378Median earnings 4 years after
$40,886Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Seattle Pacific University earn a median of $30,737 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 $25,000, about 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$41,077$27,000
Whitworth University
Spokane
$36,387$24,642
Western Washington University
Bellingham
$32,334$16,585
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$31,622$15,000
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$31,592$15,835
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$29,291$27,000
Washington State University
Pullman
$28,876$18,750
Whitman College
Walla Walla
$25,574—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Seattle Pacific University make?

The median salary is $30,737 one year after graduation and $40,886 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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