by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the New England Region to review for the 2025 Best Literature Schools in the New England Region ranking.
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It is hard to beat Bennington College if you wish to pursue a degree in literature. Bennington is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Bennington.
Students who receive their degree from the literature program earn around $18,152 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in literature from Bennington CollegeExplore the best literature colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 19 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 15 |
| Vermont | 194 | 17 |
One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 45 |
| American Literature (United States) | 15 |
| Children’s & Adolescent Literature | 10 |
| Other Literature | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 3,321 |
| Writing Studies | 1,683 |
| English Literature (Other) | 136 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.