How much money can you make with a children’s literature degree?

Should you pick your degree based on future salary?

After graduation, children’s literature graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $99,034, while the bottom 20% make closer to $26,515. The median grad salary is $51,244.

Children’s Literature graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in children’s literature is $34,902, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $45,142.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

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