# Literature (bachelor's degree)

CIP 23.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/literature

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $45,749 across 7 colleges (middle half $45,749–$49,153); median federal debt $26,105
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in English Language And Literature: median $50,762 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 5% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Secondary School Teachers | 3% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Writers And Authors | 3% | $76,910 | -0.3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Marketing Managers | 2% | $166,790 | 6.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | — | $47,730 (117) |
| CA | — | $62,946 (1285) |
| CO | — | $50,375 (226) |
| CT | — | $53,696 (143) |
| FL | — | $47,659 (390) |
| GA | — | $48,923 (234) |
| IL | — | $53,625 (359) |
| IN | — | $46,364 (134) |
| KY | — | $38,580 (100) |
| MA | — | $61,450 (313) |
| MD | — | $59,662 (215) |
| MI | — | $46,177 (230) |
| MN | — | $52,473 (137) |
| MO | — | $52,503 (136) |
| NC | — | $40,610 (250) |
| NJ | — | $61,101 (331) |
| NY | $49,153 (3) | $63,242 (974) |
| OH | — | $43,347 (233) |
| OR | — | $43,993 (182) |
| PA | $45,749 (3) | $43,571 (342) |
| TN | — | $45,686 (178) |
| TX | — | $51,391 (566) |
| UT | — | $48,881 (131) |
| VA | — | $55,839 (309) |
| WA | — | $58,657 (234) |
| WI | — | $53,523 (132) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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