Literature Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Literature is offered at 85 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Literature.
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Education Levels of Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 783 degrees were awarded toLiterature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 74 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 499 |
| Master’s Degree | 202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Literature Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Literature of $42,308 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,997 |
| 4 years | $42,308 |
| 5 years | $49,276 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Literature students with their associate degree.
Most Popular Literature Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a associate degree in Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of the South is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hamilton College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tyler Junior College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grove City College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Literature. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Literature Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 396 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 266 |
| Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 55 |
| Literature, Other | 36 |
| American Literature (United States) | 30 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Literature that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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