American Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 3 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in American Literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of American Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 30 degrees were awarded toAmerican Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 21 |
| Master’s Degree | 9 |
Earnings of American Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in American 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.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 42.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 9.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in American Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Literature students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of California-Los Angeles. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in American Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for American Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in American Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Adventist University is a popular choice for American Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in American Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College at Simon's Rock comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Literature. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for American Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a popular choice for American Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Literature. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Literature that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 396 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 266 |
| Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 55 |
| Literature, Other | 36 |
| American Literature (Canadian) | — |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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