Children's and Adolescent Literature
A program that focuses on the scholarly study of children's and adolescent literature and that may enhance the professional work of teachers, librarians, publishers, booksellers, and creative writers. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, studies of various types of literary text, book artists, and children's films.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
A program that focuses on the scholarly study of children's and adolescent literature and that may enhance the professional work of teachers, librarians, publishers, booksellers, and creative writers. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, studies of various types of literary text, book artists, and children's films.
Examples of specialized tracks: Literature for Children and Young Adults.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers and authors | $72k | +3.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Editors | $75k | +0.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| English language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $78k | 0.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$47k
Top colleges for Children's and Adolescent Literature
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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