General Literature Master’s Degrees
There are 62 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Literature.
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Education Levels of General Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 396 people 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 (this page) | 47 |
Earnings of General Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 41 master'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.
American University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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.
The New School is a popular choice for General 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 General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Connecticut State Community College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. This school awarded 25 master'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 master's degrees in General Literature. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bennington College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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.
Grove City College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 13 master'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.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in General Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allegheny College is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. This school awarded 7 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in General Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for General Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Literature that also offer master’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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