American Literature (United States) degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for american literature (united states) students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great American Literature (United States) School
Where you study american literature (united states) matters for your future. That is why we built our Best American Literature (United States) Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
American Literature (United States) Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best American Literature (United States) Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for American Literature (United States) in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the american literature (united states) degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in American Literature (United States)
Leading the list is University Of California Los Angeles, our #1 school for american literature (united states). This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 12 american literature (united states) degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the american literature (united states) program make about $22,704 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,093.
See the full american literature (united states) program report for University Of California Los Angeles
American Literature (United States) Related Rankings by Major
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
