Associate's Degree
English Language and Literature, General at Union University
Jackson, Tennessee · See English Language and Literature, General nationally
Poor return
$-161,782 over 10 years
For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at Union University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$34,256
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-161,782
10-year net gain as of 2024
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 |
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| 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 Union University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Master's | $142,120 | $209,190 | +644% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $79,882 | $17,437 | +475% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $113,834 | $45,333 | +450% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $86,561 | $75,008 | +409% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $99,193 | $51,250 | +326% | Strong return |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's | $61,007 | — | +195% | Strong return |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $75,621 | $34,108 | +153% | Strong return |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Certificate | $56,748 | — | +8% | Break-even |
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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.