Where Montreat College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (50 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montreat CollegeMontreat | $33,860 | $29,927* | — | $19,500* | — |
 Elon UniversityElon | $44,536 | $36,302* | $52,954 | —* | — |
 Meredith CollegeRaleigh | $43,936 | $35,619* | — | $26,500* | 0.74 |
 North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh | $8,895 | $32,694* | $42,708 | $21,680* | 0.66 |
 University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte | $7,214 | $32,021* | $38,403 | $23,071* | 0.72 |
 Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem | $64,758 | $31,449* | — | $19,500* | 0.62 |
| 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 Montreat College, approximately 40% 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 15 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.