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Overview for American Literature (United States)

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.

Careers for American Literature (United States) Majors

A major in American Literature (United States) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary - $53,950

Colleges Offering a Major in American Literature (United States)

Top 6 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of American Literature (United States) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA	66 (0.9%)
		University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA	9 (0.2%)
		Castleton State College Castleton, VT	4 (1.5%)
		Middlebury College Middlebury, VT	3 (0.5%)
		Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA	2 (0.7%)
		Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA	1 (0.2%)
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