English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 23.01

$31,622Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,649Median earnings 4 years after
$57,169Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
97Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $31,622 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 $15,000, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$31,592$15,835
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$30,737$25,000
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 University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $31,622 one year after graduation and $57,169 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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