English Language and Literature, General bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 31 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

31Programs reporting earnings

$48,761Median year-4 earnings

$21,500Median federal debt

24Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · Debt not reported$64,885 2University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston · $15,875 federal debt$57,052 3Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $19,937 federal debt$56,703 4Austin CollegeSherman · Debt not reported$56,362 5Baylor UniversityWaco · Debt not reported$54,367 6The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $21,500 federal debt$53,860 7Lamar UniversityBeaumont · Debt not reported$52,897 8University of North TexasDenton · $21,358 federal debt$52,576 9St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio · $26,000 federal debt$51,014 10Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $20,500 federal debt$50,849

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1123English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,900
Middle 50% wage range: $61,190–$102,500
State employment: 4,310
Projected growth: 0.0%
Annual openings: 4,500

10th–90th percentile: $46,840–$130,870

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $63,590
Middle 50% wage range: $61,390–$73,720
State employment: 111,660
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $50,410–$78,020

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $41,990
Middle 50% wage range: $36,130–$57,380
State employment: 200
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $32,010–$65,460

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Texas Christian University	Fort Worth	$64,885	Not available
2	University of Houston-Clear Lake	Houston	$57,052	$15,875
3	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$56,703	$19,937
4	Austin College	Sherman	$56,362	Not available
5	Baylor University	Waco	$54,367	Not available
6	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$53,860	$21,500
7	Lamar University	Beaumont	$52,897	Not available
8	University of North Texas	Denton	$52,576	$21,358
9	St. Mary's University	San Antonio	$51,014	$26,000
10	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	$50,849	$20,500
11	The University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington	$50,495	$23,613
12	University of Dallas	Irving	$50,113	$20,247
13	Texas Woman's University	Denton	$49,909	$28,395
14	University of Houston	Houston	$49,884	$20,375
15	Texas A&M University-San Antonio	San Antonio	$48,877	$19,000
16	Sam Houston State University	Huntsville	$48,761	$25,250
17	The University of Texas at Tyler	Tyler	$48,397	$25,250
18	Texas State University	San Marcos	$47,634	$22,344
19	Stephen F Austin State University	Nacogdoches	$46,849	$20,375
20	East Texas A&M University	Commerce	$46,615	$13,407
21	Tarleton State University	Stephenville	$45,834	$24,134
22	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley	Edinburg	$45,746	$17,625
23	University of the Incarnate Word	San Antonio	$45,684	Not available
24	Texas A&M International University	Laredo	$45,454	$15,727
25	University of Houston-Downtown	Houston	$45,223	$28,000
26	The University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso	$45,184	$22,500
27	West Texas A&M University	Canyon	$44,920	$21,839
28	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio	$44,680	$25,267
29	Midwestern State University	Wichita Falls	$38,748	Not available
30	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	Killeen	$37,967	Not available
31	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi	$37,846	$24,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on English Language and Literature, General in Texas

What do English Language and Literature, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 31 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $48,761 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,500 among the 24 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Texas Christian University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.