Literature: bachelor's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of literature graduates (bachelor's degree) one year after graduation, at 9 colleges. National median: $34,133, rising to $45,749 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pace University | NY | $48,868 | $58,051 | $23,251 |
| 2 | New York University | NY | $47,231 | — | $21,500 |
| 3 | American University | DC | $45,230 | $54,436 | $21,500 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | PA | $34,133 | $45,749 | $20,500 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | PA | $34,133 | $45,749 | $20,500 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $34,133 | $45,749 | $20,500 |
| 7 | The New School | NY | $31,459 | $42,674 | $19,356 |
| 8 | University of California-Los Angeles | CA | $27,827 | — | — |
| 9 | SUNY at Purchase College | NY | $19,657 | $49,153 | $19,783 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do literature graduates earn?
The median college reports $34,133 in earnings one year after a bachelor's degree in literature and $45,749 four years after. The highest is $48,868 at Pace University.
How much student debt do literature graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $21,500 at the typical college.