English at William & Mary
If you plan to study English, consider the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 70 english degrees were awarded at William & Mary.
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Online & Distance Learning at William & Mary
Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for English graduates at William & Mary, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, English graduates at William & Mary are 80% women (56) and 20% men (14).
English Bachelor’s Program at William & Mary
Among the 70 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at William & Mary, 80% were women (56) and 20% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at William & Mary, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Those who complete English program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.