Literature, Other
Any instructional program in English language literature not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 4
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $47k
About this major
Any instructional program in English language literature not listed above.
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 Literature, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology | Brookline, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | New York, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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