by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 53 U.S. colleges awarded 932 degrees and certificates in Other English Language & Literature/Letters. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Other English Language & Literature/Letters Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $30,110 one year after completing, rising to $45,362 after four years.
A major in Other English Language & Literature/Letters explores English Language And Literature/letters, Other. Any Instructional Program In English Language And Literature Not Listed Above. Examples: [Writing And Literature].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other english language & literature/letters is a popular field of study, with 932 degrees awarded annually. 53 colleges award other english language & literature/letters degrees, an average of 18 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 198.
By level, the 932 awards include 25 certificates, 120 associate degrees, 610 bachelor’s degrees, 163 master’s degrees and 14 doctorates.
Women earned 71% of other english language & literature/letters degrees and certificates in the latest year (663 of 932). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (516) and Hispanic or Latino (131), and international students earned 32.
College Factual ranks 20 schools in its 2027 Best Other English Language & Literature/Letters Schools ranking, including 11 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other english language & literature/letters schools within 8 states. In all, 53 colleges offer other english language & literature/letters programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other English Language & Literature/Letters Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other english language & literature/letters credential is the bachelor’s degree: 610 of the 932 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other english language & literature/letters call most for Reading Comprehension, Instructing and Writing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Communications and Media, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression.
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How long an other english language & literature/letters degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 25 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 120 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 610 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 163 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 14 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other english language & literature/letters, at 58.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 58.4% |
| Master’s degree | 30.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 9.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.3% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other English Language & Literature/Letters, with an average median salary of $88,437; the strongest outlook belongs to English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.3% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Adjunct Writing Instructor, Associate Professor, English Lecturer and Creative Writing Professor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other english language & literature/letters, at 1,273,615.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,273,615 | 14.3% |
Other English Language & Literature/Letters graduates earn a median $30,110 one year after completing their program, $45,362 after four years and $46,239 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,110 |
| 4 years | $45,362 |
| 5 years | $46,239 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other english language & literature/letters, with a median salary of $88,437.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
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