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#1 #1 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 462 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,544 Median Starting Salary $52,799
#2 #2 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. The University of the South Sewanee, TN Annually, The University of the South grants about 49 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $33,616 Median Starting Salary $58,460
#3 #3 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,180 Est. Net Price * $17,388 Median Starting Salary $52,530
#4 #4 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,037 Median Starting Salary $51,760
#5 #5 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,320–1,460 Est. Net Price * $40,189 Median Starting Salary $55,279
#6 #6 Best College for General Literature in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,558 Median Starting Salary $53,079
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 462 degrees to those...view more	74	91%	12	990 - 1,190	$16,544	$52,799
The University of the South Sewanee, TN Annually, The University of the South grants about 49 degrees to students...view more	70	51%	1	1,270 - 1,420	$33,616	$58,460
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students...view more	68	81%	7	920 - 1,180	$17,388	$52,530
Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	67	84%	7	1,050 - 1,220	$19,037	$51,760
American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	48	47%	2	1,320 - 1,460	$40,189	$55,279
Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors...view more	41	90%	2	930 - 1,160	$15,558	$53,079

About General Literature

A program that focuses on literature from one or more genres, cultures or traditions. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, and studies of various types of literary text.

Those who are interested in General Literature can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Right now, 372 students are granted some level of degree in General Literature around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in General Literature in Arizona compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in General Literature is $41,100.

Popularity of General Literature Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for General Literature majors is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in General Literature can prepare you for is Writers and Authors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for General Literature majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,130	1,758	22,011	22,262	1%
Editors	$75,020	2,621	27,594	26,509	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$73,690	4,231	41,277	42,806	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for General Literature majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

23 (74%)

Male Students

8 (25%)

White (27, 87%)

Hispanic or Latino (3, 10%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)

Asian (0, <1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ

91%

12

990–1,190

$16,544

$52,799

#2 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

The University of the SouthSewanee, TN

51%

1

1,270–1,420

$33,616

$58,460

#3 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI

81%

7

920–1,180

$17,388

$52,530

#4 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

Boise State UniversityBoise, ID

84%

7

1,050–1,220

$19,037

$51,760

#5 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

American UniversityWashington, DC

47%

2

1,320–1,460

$40,189

$55,279

#6 Best College for General Literature in the U.S.

Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA

90%

2

930–1,160

$15,558

$53,079

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Student Demographics

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

The University of the South
Sewanee, TN

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Boise State University
Boise, ID

American University
Washington, DC

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA