Literature Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Literature is offered at 85 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s 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 | 74 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 499 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 202 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Literature majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 69 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of the South comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 41 master'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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Literature. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hamilton College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master'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 master's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 18 master'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.
Grove City College is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 10 master'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.
Literature Majors to Study
| 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 master’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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