Best master’s in English programs in North Carolina

English Language & Lit master’s graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $45,069 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our english language & lit graduate rankings cover 3 of the 10 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 58% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in North Carolina | #14 in English nationally
Economic score 0.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $52,111

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $37,750

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in North Carolina | #37 in English nationally

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

Economic score 0.96

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,108

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $41,365

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in North Carolina | #47 in English nationally
Economic score 1.24

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,313

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $40,584

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,153

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in english language & lit in North Carolina?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in english language & lit is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in english language & lit earn in North Carolina?

Salary

$45,069

The median master's degree in english language & lit graduate earns $45,069 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in english language & lit cost in North Carolina?

Net cost

$17,880

The average annual cost of a master's degree in english language & lit is $17,880. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.