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Literature in North Carolina

Literature Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Literature Grads in North Carolina

6,350 people in the state and 202,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Literature.

Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Literature Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Literature grads earn an average of $69,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,099.

Literature Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,497 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Davidson College

Davidson

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,411 after earning their degree at this institution. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,602 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,907 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Literature Careers in NC

Some of the careers Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Editors 3% $100,346
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Literature.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General English Literature 34,210
Writing Studies 12,869
Other English Literature 1,064

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