Literature
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Literature by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pace University NY · Private | $58,051 |
| 2 | American University DC · Private | $54,436 |
| 3 | SUNY at Purchase College NY · Public | $49,153 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg PA · Public | $45,749 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PA · Public | $45,749 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus PA · Public | $45,749 |
| 7 | The New School NY · Private | $42,674 |
| 8 | Grand Canyon University AZ · Private | $36,986 |
Is Literature Worth It?
Passion Play - Manage the Cost
The money on Literature is genuinely tough. An average $27,314 four years out is hard to square with a big tuition bill. If this is your passion, go for it - but keep debt as low as you can: in-state public, scholarships, anything that pulls the net cost down.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 10 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is SUNY at Purchase College, where graduates pull $49,153 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.