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2026 Most Popular Online Literature Schools

There are 12 schools that offer a degree in Literature mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for Literature students. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 12 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Literature programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Literature programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Our 2026 rankings named Tyler Junior College the most popular online school in the U.S. for Literature majors. Tyler Junior College is a public school located in Tyler, TX. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people earned their degree in Literature from this school. About 60% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $39,636. Full Literature at Tyler Junior College Report

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Liberty University is a private nonprofit school located in Lynchburg, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in Literature from this school. About 50% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,414. Read More…

Indiana University-Kokomo comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Literature majors. Indiana University-Kokomo is a public school located in Kokomo, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 4 degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. About 75% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,591. Read full report on Literature at Indiana University-Kokomo

#4

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ

Rio Salado College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Literature majors. Rio Salado College is a public school located in Tempe, AZ. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Literature from this school. About 67% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,539. Full Literature at Rio Salado College Report

Pennsylvania Western University landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Located in California, PA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. This school awarded 2 degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,005. Read More…

#6

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN

Indiana University-East landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Indiana University-East is a public school located in Richmond, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 1 degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,082. Full Literature at Indiana University-East Report

Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Literature majors. Located in Indianapolis, IN, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Literature in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $49,273. Read More…

Indiana University-Southeast comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Literature majors. Located in New Albany, IN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Literature from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,667. Full Literature at Indiana University-Southeast Report

#9

Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Excelsior University landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Located in Albany, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $68,971. Read full report on Literature at Excelsior University

#10

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school located in Phoenix, AZ. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $62,543. Read More…

Indiana University-Northwest comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Literature majors. Indiana University-Northwest is a public school located in Gary, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,647. Read full report on Literature at Indiana University-Northwest

#12

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN

Indiana University-South Bend landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Literature Schools ranking. Indiana University-South Bend is a public school located in South Bend, IN. About 100% of degrees in Literature here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,533. Read More…

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Literature Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Literature 396
English Literature 266
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36
American Literature 30
Related Major Annual Graduates
General English Literature 34,210
Writing Studies 12,869
Other English Literature 1,064

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*The average salary above is for the top 12 schools only.

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