Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, literature graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $99,034, while the bottom 20% make closer to $26,515. The median grad salary is $51,244.
Literature graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in literature is $35,182, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $44,995.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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