English Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (50 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central University | $29,927* | $40,351 | $23,412* | — |
| Elon University | $36,302* | $52,954 | —* | — |
| Meredith College | $35,619* | — | $26,500* | 0.74 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $32,694* | $42,708 | $21,680* | 0.66 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $32,021* | $38,403 | $23,071* | 0.72 |
| Wake Forest University | $31,449* | — | $19,500* | 0.62 |
| National Median | $29,967* | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Other English Language and Literature Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon | $44,536 | $36,302 | — |
| Meredith College Raleigh | $43,936 | $35,619 | $26,500 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $8,895 | $32,694 | $21,680 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $7,214 | $32,021 | $23,071 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $64,758 | $31,449 | $19,500 |
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 North Carolina Central University, approximately 57% 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.