# University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg: Literature (bachelor's)

Greensburg, PA. IPEDS 215275, CIP 23.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-greensburg/majors/literature

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,868
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,749 (U.S. median for this major: $45,749 across 7 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,105)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (3 colleges, $45,749): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,749 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Literature at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $45,749 | $27,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $45,749 | $27,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $45,749 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $62,710 Pittsburgh, PA, $63,460 PA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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