General Literature Doctor’s Degrees
There are 62 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Literature.
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Education Levels of General Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 396 students earned theirGeneral Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 54 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 295 |
| Master’s Degree | 47 |
Earnings of General Literature Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in General Literature of $42,308 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 General Literature majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Literature Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of the South tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Hamilton College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in General 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 General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allegheny College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in General 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.
Illinois Wesleyan University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Linfield University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in General Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 4 doctor's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Literature that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 266 |
| Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 55 |
| Literature, Other | 36 |
| American Literature (United States) | 30 |
| American Literature (Canadian) | — |
References
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- 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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