Master’s Degrees in Literature
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Education Levels of Literature Majors
In 2020-2021, 116 master's degrees were awarded to literature majors. This earns it the #230 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 116 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in literature is $44,365. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,365 and the high is $44,365.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for literature majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in literature. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 85 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in literature. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to literature majors at NYU. Of these students, 57% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The literature program at George Mason University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The literature program at Simmons University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The literature program at Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. The literature program at Eastern Michigan University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central Michigan University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in literature from Central Michigan. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,098 per year. The literature program at Central Washington University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Hunter College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The literature program at Hunter College awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mills College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,833 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in literature from Mills.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to literature majors at The Graduate Center.
Clarks Summit University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in literature from CSU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in literature from The American University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to literature that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 3,951 |
| Writing Studies | 3,697 |
| Other English Literature | 145 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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