Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,565
24th percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all english language and literature masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

English Language and Literature masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$35,565
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$34,639$55,045
Western Carolina University$29,855
National Median$48,292

Other English Language and Literature Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$34,639
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$29,855

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 State University at Raleigh, approximately 19% 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.