Where Quinnipiac University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | — | $45,483 | — |
| Yale University | $41,045 | $60,462 | +47% |
| Fairfield University | $27,206 | $59,811 | +120% |
| Connecticut College | $25,936 | $48,237 | +86% |
| University of Connecticut | $27,335 | $47,797 | +75% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Connecticut
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Connecticut (21 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quinnipiac UniversityHamden | $53,090 | $27,335* | $45,483 | $27,000 | — |
 Yale UniversityNew Haven | $64,700 | $41,045* | $60,462 | — | — |
 Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain | $12,460 | $35,859* | $42,713 | $27,000 | 0.75 |
 Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven | $12,828 | $31,016* | $32,697 | $24,697 | 0.80 |
 Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic | $13,292 | $30,616* | $42,583 | $27,000 | 0.88 |
 University of ConnecticutStorrs | $20,366 | $27,335* | $47,797 | $24,529 | 0.90 |
| 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 Quinnipiac University, approximately 16% 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 11 similar programs in CT. Actual outcomes may vary.