U.S. median for this major: $45,749.
College Scorecard field of study; 48 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 59% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,105.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,141. College Scorecard.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Literature: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Literature nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,514 | $41,291 | 4.1 years |
| $30–48k | $10,146 | $44,034 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $15,877 | $68,906 | 6.9 years |
| $75–110k | $21,381 | $92,794 | 9.3 years |
| $110k+ | $24,751 | $107,419 | 10.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Literature graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,749) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,952 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Literature at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Literature graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $45,749 | $27,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $45,749 | $27,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $45,749 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
7 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Literature but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Literature graduates
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $66,125
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
- Writing$57,012
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Literature questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Literature graduates earn?
Literature graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg earn a median $45,749 four years after graduating and $23,868 one year after. The U.S. median for Literature graduates across 7 colleges is $45,749.
How much debt do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Literature graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Literature graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $27,000, about 59% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,105.
Is University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg a good school for Literature in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Literature graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg earn $45,749 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Pennsylvania colleges ($45,749) and $0 above the U.S. median ($45,749). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg rank for Literature in Pennsylvania?
Of 3 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Literature graduate earnings, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Literature graduates get?
A common career is editors, with a median wage of $62,710 in the Pittsburgh, PA area and $77,920 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Literature: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-greensburg/majors/literature (College Scorecard and BLS data).