English Language & Literature at Montclair State University
Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and has a total student population of 21,005. Of the 3,771 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University in 2021, 124 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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Montclair State English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
Montclair State English Language & Literature Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how Montclair State performed in these rankings.
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 Montclair State 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 |
|---|---|
| 221 |
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Montclair State. This makes it the #182 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Montclair State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Montclair State University.
Montclair State English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 51% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Montclair State are white. This is below average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 11% more racial-ethnic minorities in its English language and literature bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 63 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Montclair State English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from Montclair State, 69% 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 Montclair State University with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Montclair State 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
The following English language and literature concentations are available at Montclair State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Montclair State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 131 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Visual & Performing Arts
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 NJ, the home state for Montclair State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 29,140 | $76,390 |
| Editors | 3,130 | $74,130 |
| Professors | 2,670 | $73,660 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 2,420 | $86,360 |
| Technical Writers | 1,830 | $84,280 |
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 Yurinator180 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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