English Language & Literature at University of Maine
UMaine is located in Orono, Maine and has a total student population of 11,741. Of the 2,012 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Maine in 2021, 31 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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UMaine English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
UMaine English Language & Literature Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how UMaine 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 UMaine 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 |
|---|---|
| 141 | |
| Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 338 |
| Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 350 |
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from UMaine. This makes it the #351 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at UMaine
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at University of Maine.
UMaine English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 90% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at UMaine 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 University of Maine with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
UMaine English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from UMaine, 100% 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 University of Maine with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UMaine 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 University of Maine. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Maine. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 37 |
Related Majors
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- 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 ME, the home state for University of Maine.
| Occupation | Jobs in ME | Average Salary in ME |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 5,790 | $54,240 |
| Professors | 420 | $57,880 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 390 | $68,840 |
| Editors | 360 | $50,650 |
| Technical Writers | 90 | $65,030 |
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 Jalnet2 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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