Master’s Degrees in Literature
Education Levels of Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 134 people earned their master's degree in literature. This earns it the #230 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for literature majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for literature majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in literature. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of literature master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 93 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in literature. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
New York University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in literature from NYU. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in literature from GMU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Simmons University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in literature from Simmons. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Center for Advanced Studies On Puerto Rico and the Caribbean comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in literature from Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y El Caribe. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in literature from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in literature. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in literature from Hunter. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in literature. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in literature from The Graduate Center. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for literature majors who are seeking their master'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, 1 people received their master's degree in literature from The American University. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gannon University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in literature. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in literature from Gannon.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to literature that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4,160 |
| General English Literature | 3,937 |
| Other English Literature | 143 |
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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