Indiana · Literature

Best colleges for Literature in Indiana

Ranked by graduates a year

Indiana University - Bloomington, Indiana University - Kokomo and Indiana University - South Bend award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Indiana: 5, 1 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Indiana colleges offer Literature and award 9 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
5
offering CIP 23.14
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
9
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
49%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Editors
$63,020
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Literature in Indiana

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
1Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
—580%——
2Indiana University - Kokomo
Kokomo Public
—146%——
3Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend Public
—140%——
4Indiana University - Southeast
New Albany Public
—139%——
5Indiana University - East
Richmond Public
—140%——

Colleges awarding the most Literature degrees in Indiana

Top 5 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)
1Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public
5Not reported
2Indiana University - Kokomo
Kokomo Public
1Not reported
3Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend Public
1Not reported
4Indiana University - Southeast
New Albany Public
1Not reported
5Indiana University - East
Richmond Public
1Not reported

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 Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
830
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$63,020
median $56,440
Best-paying metro
$70,690
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Related careers

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$82,520 avg · 1,000 jobs
Editors
$63,020 avg · 830 jobs
Writers and Authors
$85,430 avg · 450 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Literature programs in Indiana.

Which Indiana colleges award the most Literature degrees?+

Indiana University - Bloomington (5 graduates a year), Indiana University - Kokomo (1 graduate a year) and Indiana University - South Bend (1 graduate a year) award the most Literature degrees and certificates in Indiana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Indiana colleges offer Literature.

How much do Editors earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Editors in Indiana is $63,020 (median $56,440), across about 830 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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