by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in literature.
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Pitt was ranked #5 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Literature majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,135 a year. This is higher than $23,864, which is the national median for all literature bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,848 for all literature majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the literature program at Pitt is $420 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in literature from Pitt. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 329 |
| General English Literature | 22 |
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