English Language and Literature at Loyola University Maryland

Loyola's English program charges private school tuition but delivers below-average outcomes for Maryland, landing at just the 40th percentile statewide—behind public universities like Towson ($39,250) and UMD-College Park ($36,561) that cost significantly less. That $27,000 in debt is actually lower than most Maryland English programs, but when paired with a first-year salary of just $30,949, you're looking at your child owing nearly a full year's salary right out of the gate.

The 50% earnings jump to $46,306 by year four does show meaningful growth, and nationally this program actually performs slightly above average. But that state comparison should concern you: Maryland has strong public universities with better-performing English programs, and the typical Maryland English graduate earns $35,283—about $4,300 more than Loyola grads make initially.

Fair warning: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. Still, the pattern is clear enough—if your child is paying Loyola's tuition for an English degree, they're likely getting a better deal at a Maryland public university. Unless there's a compelling fit reason to choose Loyola specifically, the math favors looking elsewhere in-state.