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 New Jersey

English Language and Literature masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Monmouth University$62,422
The College of New Jersey$62,921
Rutgers University-Camden$53,234
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$53,234
Rutgers University-Newark$53,234
National Median$48,292

Other English Language and Literature Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$18,685$62,921
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$17,079$53,234
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$53,234
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$16,586$53,234

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 Monmouth University, approximately 30% 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.