English Language and Literature at Lawrence University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence University | $34,610* | $38,780 | $26,000* | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $40,812* | $42,430 | $25,000* | 0.61 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $39,591* | $40,451 | $23,874* | 0.60 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $37,748* | $44,660 | $23,250* | 0.62 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $37,586* | $41,851 | $24,495* | 0.65 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $34,633* | — | $26,000* | 0.75 |
| National Median | $29,967* | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Other English Language and Literature Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay | $8,342 | $40,812 | $25,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire | $9,277 | $39,591 | $23,874 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse | $9,651 | $37,748 | $23,250 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls | $8,606 | $37,586 | $24,495 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh | $8,212 | $34,633 | $26,000 |
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 Lawrence University, 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 10 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.