by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in District of Columbia to review for the 2025 Best Literature Schools in District of Columbia ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Literature Schools in District of Columbia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the literature degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in literature needs to look into American University. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
After graduation, literature degree recipients typically make about $23,164 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in literature from American UniversityExplore all the Best Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 82 |
| New York | 333 | 283 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 0 |
Literature is one of 9 different types of English Language & Literature programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 19 |
| English Literature (British & Commonwealth) | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 175 |
| Writing Studies | 22 |
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