In the United States, 82 colleges are offering General Literature programsin both undergraduate and graduate levels.
The 2025 average undergraduate tuition & fees of the General Literature program is $12,542 for state residents and $38,778 for out-of-state students.
3 colleges are offering general-literature certificate or associate's degree programs. 6 graduate schools offer the General Literature programs and the average graduate tuition & fees is $12,573 for state residents and $28,308 for out-of-state students.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of colleges offering General Literature program is $38,778 for undergraduate programs and $28,308 for graduate programs.
The following table shows the average tuition & fees for General Literature programs.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,542 | $38,778 |
| Graduate | $12,573 | $28,308 |
The following jobs are possible careers after completing General Literature major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The average annual wage of English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary career is $82,680 and, for Editors, the average annual income is $76,400.
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | - | $82,680 |
| Editors | $36.73 | $76,400 |
| Writers and Authors | $39.00 | $81,120 |