Associate's Degree
English Language and Literature, General at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois · See English Language and Literature, General nationally
Break-even
+$2,327 over 10 years
For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at Northeastern Illinois University.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's | $48,631 | $15,820 | +7% | Break-even |
English Language and Literature, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $55,878 | — | +1,693% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $64,875 | — | +1,658% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $63,144 | $13,000 | +975% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $56,288 | $11,878 | +850% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $54,941 | $7,000 | +809% | Strong return |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | Associate's | $73,619 | — | +736% | Strong return |
| 7 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $53,181 | $9,319 | +735% | Strong return |
| 8 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $58,175 | $19,044 | +628% | Strong return |
| 9 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $52,636 | $13,533 | +601% | Strong return |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Associate's | $90,619 | $17,000 | +599% | Strong return |
Other majors at Northeastern Illinois University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $89,158 | $13,070 | +1,239% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's | $79,592 | $15,000 | +927% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Certificate | $103,153 | $16,000 | +834% | Strong return |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Associate's | $71,031 | — | +823% | Strong return |
| Mathematics | Associate's | $75,220 | $15,000 | +797% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $64,799 | — | +602% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $63,709 | $11,875 | +475% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $63,837 | $13,350 | +469% | Strong return |
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English Language and Literature, General at Northeastern Illinois University
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.