Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Literature.
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Education Levels of Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 783 people earned theirLiterature 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 | 74 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 499 |
| Master’s Degree | 202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Literature of $42,308 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Literature students seeking a bachelor's degree is New York University. This school awarded 130 bachelor's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of the South is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 41 bachelor's 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.
American University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pace University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 32 bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 25 bachelor's 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.
Hamilton College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 23 bachelor's 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 bachelor's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 16 bachelor's 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.
Boise State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 bachelor’s 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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