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 Ohio

English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (71 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ohio University-Main Campus$36,551
Wright State University-Main Campus$33,011$34,569$24,1400.73
Wright State University-Lake Campus$33,011$34,569$24,1400.73
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$30,946$22,6250.73
The College of Wooster$30,746$32,067$26,7170.87
University of Dayton$30,063$46,560$24,3980.81
National Median$29,967$24,5290.82

Other English Language and Literature Programs in Ohio

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$11,188$33,011$24,140
Wright State University-Lake Campus
Celina
$7,504$33,011$24,140
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$13,570$30,946$22,625
The College of Wooster
Wooster
$59,550$30,746$26,717
University of Dayton
Dayton
$47,600$30,063$24,398

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 Ohio University-Main Campus, approximately 20% 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.