English Language and Literature at Arizona State University Campus Immersion

ASU's English program stands out for its impressive earnings trajectory, with graduates seeing their income jump 29% from $33,615 to $43,261 between years one and four. This growth rate is notable in a field where many programs show stagnant wages, and the program ranks in the 70th percentile nationally—well above the typical English program's $29,967 median.

The debt picture is manageable at $25,000, creating a reasonable 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio that sits below the national median for borrowing. Among Arizona's eight English programs, ASU ties for the state median in both earnings and debt, though University of Phoenix graduates do earn notably more at $38,163. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates makes these figures reliable.

For parents concerned about the practicality of an English degree, ASU's version demonstrates that strong earning potential is possible in this field. The significant income growth after graduation suggests the program builds skills that become more valuable with experience. At a debt level that graduates can reasonably manage on their starting salaries, this represents a solid investment for students genuinely committed to English studies.