English Language and Literature at University of Vermont

University of Vermont's English program delivers slightly above-average national earnings but trails the Vermont median by about $1,500—landing in just the 40th percentile among the state's five English programs. That gap matters for in-state students who might find better immediate earning potential at Saint Michael's College, where graduates earn about $3,000 more in year one. The $31,293 starting salary climbs to $38,271 by year four, representing solid 22% growth, though these figures still require careful budgeting in Vermont's relatively high cost-of-living environment.

The debt picture is reasonable: $24,968 translates to a manageable 0.80 debt-to-earnings ratio, near the national median for English programs. For a family weighing UVM's reputation and campus experience against pure financial returns, this isn't a prohibitive burden. However, parents should recognize that English majors typically face earnings challenges early in their careers regardless of institution, and UVM's results here are middle-of-the-pack rather than exceptional.

If your child is committed to English and values UVM's broader campus culture, the financials aren't alarming. But if you're comparing in-state options purely on post-graduation earnings, understand that this program doesn't lead Vermont's pack. The moderate sample size suggests these figures are reasonably reliable, though not as robust as data from larger programs.