English Language & Literature at Syracuse University
Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and has a total student population of 21,322. In 2021, 63 English language and literature majors received their bachelor's degree from Syracuse.
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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Syracuse English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
Syracuse English Language & Literature Rankings
The English language and literature major at Syracuse 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.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Syracuse. This makes it the #166 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #154 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Syracuse
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Syracuse University.
Syracuse English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
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 Syracuse University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Syracuse English Language & Literature Master’s Program
In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Syracuse 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 completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Syracuse University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 45 |
| Writing Studies | 33 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- 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 NY, the home state for Syracuse University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 74,830 | $85,300 |
| Editors | 19,140 | $83,070 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 7,700 | $92,170 |
| Writers and Authors | 7,410 | $86,380 |
| Professors | 6,440 | $112,000 |
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 Justing under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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