American Literature United States Major

Description: A program that focuses on the literature and literary development, both formal and folkloric, of the United States from the Colonial Era to the present. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, and regional and oral traditions. Is American Literature United States the right major for you?
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American Literature United States Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$67,920

Median Hourly Wage

$32.65*

Total Employed Nationally

69,880


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.