Where Centre College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre College | — | $38,211 | — |
| University of Louisville | $28,994 | $41,824 | +44% |
| Murray State University | $25,543 | $39,328 | +54% |
| University of Kentucky | $21,404 | $38,706 | +81% |
| Western Kentucky University | $27,950 | $36,801 | +32% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (24 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Centre CollegeDanville | $50,550 | $26,747* | $38,211 | $26,000* | — |
 Bellarmine UniversityLouisville | $47,180 | $32,295* | — | $27,000* | 0.84 |
 Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights | $10,896 | $31,926* | $32,715 | $24,585* | 0.77 |
 University of LouisvilleLouisville | $12,828 | $28,994* | $41,824 | $20,531* | 0.71 |
 Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green | $11,436 | $27,950* | $36,801 | $23,232* | 0.83 |
 Murray State UniversityMurray | $9,708 | $25,543* | $39,328 | $26,000* | 1.02 |
| National Median | — | $29,967* | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Centre College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in KY. Actual outcomes may vary.