English Language and Literature at Westminster University

Westminster's English program reports impressive national numbers—95th percentile earnings at $39,026—but the story gets more complicated when you look closer. Within Utah, where your child would likely compete for jobs, this ranks only in the 60th percentile. Utah Tech grads earn $3,000 more annually, and the University of Utah produces similar outcomes. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year, so they're more directional than definitive.

The debt picture looks better than the earnings context. At $26,750, graduates here borrow about $10,000 more than the typical Utah English major but still less than most programs nationally. The 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable—graduates would need about 8 months of gross income to cover their debt, which puts them in reasonable position even with humanities-level salaries.

For an anxious parent, here's what matters: this program won't saddle your child with crushing debt, but the premium you'd pay over other Utah schools doesn't seem justified by the earnings data. If your child loves Westminster's campus or teaching approach, it's financially viable. If you're choosing primarily on outcomes, the University of Utah delivers similar earnings with students typically borrowing less. And given the tiny cohort size, one exceptional or struggling year of graduates could be skewing these numbers in either direction.