Associate's Degree
English Language and Literature, General at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York · See English Language and Literature, General nationally
Poor return
$-50,596 over 10 years
For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at University at Buffalo.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| English Language and Literature, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's | $44,686 | $15,000 | -107% | Poor return |
| English Language and Literature, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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 University at Buffalo
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $110,541 | $19,000 | +1,240% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $103,601 | $20,500 | +1,085% | Strong return |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Associate's | $100,258 | $19,615 | +1,025% | Strong return |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Associate's | $99,451 | $22,003 | +989% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $93,933 | $20,875 | +887% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $90,970 | $14,500 | +872% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $91,292 | $21,923 | +826% | Strong return |
| Dentistry | Doctoral | $183,422 | $196,586 | +790% | Strong return |
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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.