English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater earn a median of $33,318 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 $26,000, about 78% of first-year earnings.
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $40,812 | $21,458 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $39,591 | $23,380 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse | $37,748 | $21,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $37,586 | $21,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $34,633 | $24,992 |
| Carthage College Kenosha | $34,587 | $26,634 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point | $31,896 | $21,304 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee | $28,690 | $24,414 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison | $28,526 | $19,989 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater make?
The median salary is $33,318 one year after graduation and $43,602 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.