English Language and Literature, General at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$34,082
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$34,082
English Language and Literature, General
National Average
$38,786
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
44
Completers (IPEDS)
1,273
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,839
Median Debt
0.55
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$157/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$34,082
Median Earnings
English Language and Literature, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | $69,556 | $27,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | $65,722 | $19,500 |
| Duke University | $65,074 | $15,362 |
| Villanova University | $64,967 | $26,899 |
| Santa Clara University | $64,019 | — |
| Barnard College | $63,564 | $18,558 |
| Yale University | $60,462 | — |
| Bucknell University | $60,450 | $27,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | $60,383 | $19,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $59,857 | — |
Other Programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.