Literature at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$41,343
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,343
Literature
National Average
$36,817
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
27
Completers (IPEDS)
64
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,105
Median Debt
0.63
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$218/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$41,343
Median Earnings
Literature at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pace University | $50,823 | $26,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $43,091 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $43,091 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $43,091 | $27,000 |
| The New School | $42,021 | $22,497 |
| American University (this school) | $41,343 | $26,105 |
| Grand Canyon University | $34,574 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $25,194 | $13,328 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $24,736 | $24,400 |
| Bennington College | $20,202 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.