Where Tennessee Technological 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University | — | $35,918 | — |
| Vanderbilt University | $34,633 | $53,767 | +55% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $31,554 | $40,969 | +30% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $26,476 | $39,381 | +49% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $22,999 | $39,145 | +70% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (36 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville | $10,084 | $28,727* | $35,918 | $19,039 | — |
 Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville | $8,675 | $37,486* | $36,534 | $25,677 | 0.68 |
 Vanderbilt UniversityNashville | $63,946 | $34,633* | $53,767 | $13,420 | 0.39 |
 Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro | $9,506 | $31,554* | $40,969 | $24,045 | 0.76 |
 The University of the SouthSewanee | $53,698 | $31,218* | $38,995 | $21,175 | 0.68 |
 Lee UniversityCleveland | $22,690 | $30,977* | — | $27,000 | 0.87 |
| 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 Tennessee Technological University, approximately 31% 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 10 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.