English & Literature
Literature
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Literature graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$24,751
Median Salary (5yr)
$42,628
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
200
Quick answer
According to College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com, Literature graduates earn a national median of $42,628 five years after graduation, based on outcomes from 200 U.S. institutions.
Top Schools for Literature
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg PA | $30,253 |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA | $30,253 |
| 3 | Pace University NY | $25,758 |
| 4 | The New School NY | $25,618 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg PA | $23,868 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PA | $23,868 |
| 7 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA | $23,868 |
| 8 | American University DC | $23,164 |
| 9 | University of California-Los Angeles CA | $22,704 |
| 10 | Bennington College VT | $18,152 |
Literature by State
Pennsylvania
9 schools
$26,422
New York
18 schools
$25,688
District of Columbia
1 schools
$23,164
California
3 schools
$22,704
Vermont
2 schools
$18,152
Massachusetts
3 schools
N/A
Texas
1 schools
N/A
Arizona
1 schools
N/A
Florida
2 schools
N/A
Georgia
1 schools
N/A
Illinois
4 schools
N/A
Indiana
4 schools
N/A
Related Majors
English Language and Literature, General
$32,355 median
Law
$79,802 median
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
$34,919 median
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
$84,118 median
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
$41,209 median
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
$55,837 median
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Literature graduates 1 year after graduation is $24,751.