English Language & Literature at Salem State University
Salem State is located in Salem, Massachusetts and approximately 7,242 students attend the school each year. Of the 1,409 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Salem State University in 2021, 43 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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Salem State English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
Salem State English Language & Literature Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how Salem 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 Salem 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools | 53 |
| Best English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools | 59 |
| Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 349 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 568 |
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Salem State. This makes it the #321 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Salem State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Salem State University.
Salem State English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 53% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Salem State are white. This is below average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Salem State English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from Salem State, 86% 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 Salem State University with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Salem 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
English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Salem State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 41 |
| Writing Studies | 10 |
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 MA, the home state for Salem State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Editors | 3,160 | $89,280 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 2,780 | $80,450 |
| Technical Writers | 2,420 | $89,630 |
| Writers and Authors | 1,490 | $70,000 |
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 Fletcher6 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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