Bachelor’s Degrees in Literature
Education Levels of Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 486 people earned their bachelor's degree in literature. This earns it the #210 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 486 |
| Master’s Degree | 134 |
| Associate Degree | 63 |
| Basic Certificate | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in literature is $23,868. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,049 and the high is $24,306.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in literature is $48,122. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $49,006 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $48,122.
The median monthly payment of a literature graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $572.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in literature. About 73.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 359 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of literature bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 315 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for literature students seekinga bachelor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from NYU. About 69% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in literature at New York University make a median salary of 23,868.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from New School University. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
Pace University - New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in literature. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Pace University. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pace University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 4th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Pitt. Of these students, 69% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus literature graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,868.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in literature. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from UCLA. Of these students, 77% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 7th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from The American University. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in literature at American University make a median salary of 23,868.
The 8th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grove City College. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Grove City College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that Grove City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 9th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hamilton College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Hamilton. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Hamilton College literature graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,868.
Bennington College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in literature. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,802 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,617 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Bennington. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. Bennington College literature graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,868.
The 12th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mississippi College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,246 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from MC. Data shows that MC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 13th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Flint. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,383 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from UM Flint. University of Michigan - Flint literature graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,868.
Duke University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in literature. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Duke. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 15th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pacific University. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Pacific. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
Loyola University New Orleans comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in literature. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,524 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Loyola New Orleans. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Loyola New Orleans graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 15th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gannon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Gannon. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Gannon University literature graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,868.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from Eastern Michigan. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in literature at Eastern Michigan University make a median salary of 23,868.
The 19th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ave Maria University. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from AMU. Data shows that AMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
The 19th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marymount Manhattan College. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in literature from MMC. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that MMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,868.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to literature that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 27,318 |
| Writing Studies | 6,030 |
| Other English Literature | 554 |
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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