Associate's Degree
English Language and Literature, General at Carthage College
Kenosha, Wisconsin · See English Language and Literature, General nationally
Poor return
$-156,306 over 10 years
For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at Carthage College.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$34,587
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$35,653
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,634
Median debt as of 2024
$-156,306
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carthage College
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $81,378 | $25,709 | +482% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $79,104 | $22,250 | +457% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $72,298 | $27,000 | +334% | Strong return |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Associate's | $70,826 | $27,000 | +310% | Strong return |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Associate's | $66,202 | — | +299% | Strong return |
| Marketing | Associate's | $68,100 | $26,697 | +268% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $66,230 | $23,250 | +245% | Strong return |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's | $58,690 | $25,125 | +120% | Strong return |
Calculate this major’s ROI
English Language and Literature, General at Carthage College
Or pick your to set cost
Estimates from federal data; your result will vary. How this works.
—
—
10-yr net gain
—
Break-even
—
10-yr ROI
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.