Study Literature in the United States

Literature in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within literature

Universities for literature in the United States

• Harvard University (10)
• Dartmouth College (9)
• University of Houston (8)
• University of Maryland, College Park (6)
• Stony Brook University (5)
• University of Georgia, Athens (5)
• Boston University (5)
• Georgetown University (4)
• University of Iowa (4)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (4)

Study Literature in the United States: common questions

How many literature programmes are there in the United States?

201 literature programmes at 104 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a literature degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in literature in the United States is 39,650 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,639 USD and 55,554 USD per year.

Can I study literature in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the literature programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (201 of 201).

Are any of these literature programmes available online?

36 of the 201 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for literature in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 32,171 USD per year, against 39,650 USD for bachelor's programmes.