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English Language & Literature at Minnesota State University - Mankato

If you are interested in studying English language and literature, you may want to check out the program at Minnesota State University - Mankato. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and has a total student population of 14,761. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students received a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Minnesota State Mankato.

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.

Minnesota State Mankato English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at Minnesota State Mankato

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Minnesota State Mankato does offer online courses in English language and literature for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Minnesota State Mankato English Language & Literature Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at Minnesota State Mankato compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The English language and literature major at Minnesota State Mankato 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
Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools 11
Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 39
Most Focused English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 81
Most Popular English Language & Literature Basic Certificate Schools 101
Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools 235

In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Minnesota State Mankato. This makes it the #40 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Minnesota State Mankato

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Minnesota State Mankato English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of English language and literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.

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About 73% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State University - Mankato with a bachelor's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Minnesota State Mankato English Language & Literature Master’s Program

67% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 33 students who graduated with a master’s in English language and literature from Minnesota State Mankato in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 28% men graduate in English language and literature each year. Minnesota State Mankato does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 5% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from Minnesota State Mankato, 67% 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 Minnesota State University - Mankato with a master's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 22
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Minnesota State Mankato 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 Minnesota State University - Mankato. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General English Literature 35
Writing Studies 25
Literature 1

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 MN, the home state for Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
High School Teachers 20,940 $64,610
Editors 2,700 $58,820
Technical Writers 1,290 $66,970
Writers and Authors 1,090 $67,300
English Language and Literature Professors 1,050 $66,150

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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