Arizona · Literature

Best colleges for Literature in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

Northern Arizona University, Estrella Mountain Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Arizona: 14, 7 and 5 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 Arizona colleges offer Literature and award 41 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Literature program focuses on the study of literary works and cultural expressions across various languages and cultures. It encompasses a wide range of specializations, including General Literature, American Literature, English…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 23.14
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
41
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
24%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Editors
$73,920
BLS OEWS May 2025

9 institutions offering Literature in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
—1461%——
2Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale Public
—732%——
3Glendale Community College
Glendale Public
—616%——
4Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
—530%——
5Mesa Community College
Mesa Public
—316%——
6Phoenix College
Phoenix Public
—214%——
7Rio Salado College
Tempe Public
—29%——
8South Mountain Community College
Phoenix Public
—116%——
9Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix Public
—119%——

Colleges awarding the most Literature degrees in Arizona

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
14Not reported
2Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale Public
7Not reported
3Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
5Not reported
Show the other 6 Arizona colleges offering Literature
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Glendale Community CollegeGlendalePublic6
Mesa Community CollegeMesaPublic3
Phoenix CollegePhoenixPublic2
Rio Salado CollegeTempePublic2
South Mountain Community CollegePhoenixPublic1
Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenixPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Editors (SOC 27-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+0.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~9,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$75,260
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

What Editors earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
820
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,920
median $63,090
Best-paying metro
$76,530
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$87,830 avg · 870 jobs
Editors
$73,920 avg · 820 jobs
Writers and Authors
$63,240 avg · 600 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Literature programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Literature degrees?+

Northern Arizona University (14 graduates a year), Estrella Mountain Community College (7 graduates a year) and Chandler-Gilbert Community College (5 graduates a year) award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 Arizona colleges offer Literature.

How much do Editors earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Editors in Arizona is $73,920 (median $63,090), across about 820 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Literature program?+

The Literature program focuses on the study of literary works and cultural expressions across various languages and cultures. It encompasses a wide range of specializations, including General Literature, American Literature, English…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Editors?+

The national job outlook is about +0.6% growth with around 9,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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