Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,818
43rd percentile
40th percentile in Utah
Est. Median Debt
$16,728
Est. from UT median (5 programs)

Where Southern Utah University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Utah University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Utah

English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City$6,770$28,818$16,728*
Utah Tech UniversitySaint George$6,074$42,110$34,216$16,530*0.39
Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City$41,416$39,026$26,750*0.69
University of UtahSalt Lake City$9,315$38,644$44,957$20,000*0.52
Weber State UniversityOgden$6,391$34,224$39,889$12,399*0.36
Utah State UniversityLogan$9,228$32,199$41,372$19,500*0.61
National Median$29,967$24,529*0.82
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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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 Southern Utah University, approximately 24% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.