by our College Data Analytics Team
Literature is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. The schools below are the most focused on literature in the Southwest Region, measured by the share of their degrees in the field.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 3 schools in the Southwest Region that offer literature awards in the field.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on literature in the Southwest Region, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for literature is Tyler Junior College. Located in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public university. Literature accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year. See more about literature at Tyler Junior College
Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our list of the most focused literature schools. Northern Arizona University is a public school located in the city of Flagstaff. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in literature, or about 12 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full literature details for Northern Arizona University
A rank of #3 makes Mesa Community College one of the most focused schools for literature. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public institution. Literature accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full literature report for Mesa Community College
The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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