English Language and Literature, General at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$57,680
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$57,680
English Language and Literature, General
National Average
$43,596
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
17
Completers (IPEDS)
421
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$57,680
Median Earnings
English Language and Literature, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | $74,547 | — |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $73,270 | — |
| George Mason University | $71,220 | $36,561 |
| The College of New Jersey | $62,921 | — |
| Northern Arizona University | $62,549 | — |
| Monmouth University | $62,422 | — |
| New York University | $61,245 | — |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $60,135 | — |
| Simmons University | $59,542 | — |
| National University | $58,283 | $32,416 |
Other Programs at Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.