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Children's and Adolescent Literature

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#1 Best College for Children's and Adolescent Literature in the U.S.

Dominican University
River Forest, IL

At Dominican University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, Dominican University grants 49 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

870–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$51,812

#2

#2 Best College for Children's and Adolescent Literature in the U.S.

Simmons University
Boston, MA

At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. In fact, Simmons University awards 99 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$54,180

#3

#3 Best College for Children's and Adolescent Literature in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,530

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About Children's and Adolescent Literature

A program that focuses on the scholarly study of children's and adolescent literature and that may enhance the professional work of teachers, librarians, publishers, booksellers, and creative writers. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, studies of various types of literary text, book artists, and children's films.

Students who are passionate about Children's and Adolescent Literature can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 28 students earn a some level of degree in Children's and Adolescent Literature around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Children's and Adolescent Literature in Illinois compared to any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Children's and Adolescent Literature is $41,100.

Popularity of Children's and Adolescent Literature Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Children's and Adolescent Literature majors is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Children's and Adolescent Literature can prepare you for is Writers and Authors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Children's and Adolescent Literature majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students
17
Female Students
13 (76%)
Male Students
4 (23%)

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