English Language & Literature at Georgia Southern University
GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and approximately 26,949 students attend the school each year. Of the 4,395 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University in 2021, 115 of them were English language and literature majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.
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GaSou English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
GaSou English Language & Literature Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at GaSou compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at GaSou is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| 372 | |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 470 |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Schools | 477 |
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from GaSou. This makes it the #414 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at GaSou
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Georgia Southern University.
GaSou English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 66% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at GaSou are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 76 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
GaSou English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from GaSou, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
GaSou also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within English Language & Literature
If you plan to be a English language and literature major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Georgia Southern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 86 |
| General English Literature | 33 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into
A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Georgia Southern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 27,620 | $58,050 |
| Editors | 2,190 | $61,330 |
| Technical Writers | 1,180 | $75,170 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 1,160 | $71,190 |
| Writers and Authors | 960 | $63,260 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Richardelainechambers at English Wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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