by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 20 degrees and certificates in Other Literature. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 45% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $24,997 one year after completing, rising to $49,754 after four years.
Studying Other Literature explores Literature, Other. Any Instructional Program In English Language Literature Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other literature draws strong interest, with 20 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award other literature degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
By level, the 20 awards include 8 bachelor’s degrees, 9 master’s degrees and 3 doctorates.
Women earned 75% of other literature degrees and certificates in the latest year (15 of 20). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (11) and Hispanic or Latino (4), and international students earned 1.
The most common other literature credential is the master’s degree: 9 of the 20 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other literature call most for Reading Comprehension, Writing and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Communications and Media and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long an other literature degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 9 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 3 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other literature, at 44.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.9% |
| Master’s degree | 24.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 9.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 8.9% |
| Some college courses | 7.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 1.0% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Other Literature, with an average median salary of $80,649; the strongest outlook belongs to English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Associate Professor, Lecturer, Literature Instructor and Languages Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other literature, at 1,273,615.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,273,615 | 14.3% |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 175,767 | 9.1% |
| Writers and Authors | 155,629 | -4.3% |
| Editors | 11,763 | 3.2% |
Other Literature graduates earn a median $24,997 one year after completing their program, $49,754 after four years and $49,276 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,997 |
| 4 years | $49,754 |
| 5 years | $49,276 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other literature is Editors, with a median salary of $100,346.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
Other Literature has 4 similar majors in the English Language & Literature field, which together award 814 degrees a year; the largest are General Literature (469), English Literature (British and Commonwealth) (250) and Children’s and Adolescent Literature (74). Browse all English Language & Literature majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 469 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 250 |
| Children’s and Adolescent Literature | 74 |
| American Literature (United States) | 21 |
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