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English Language & Literature at University of Missouri - St Louis

What traits are you looking for in a English language and literature school? To help you decide if University of Missouri - St Louis is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's English language and literature program.

UMSL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and has a total student population of 13,874. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students received a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from UMSL.

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.

UMSL English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Undergrad Certificate in English Language & Literature (1 - 4 Years)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at UMSL

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, UMSL does offer online courses in English language and literature for the following degree levels:

UMSL English Language & Literature Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how UMSL performed in these rankings.

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 UMSL 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 Popular Online English Language & Literature Undergraduate Certificate Schools 2
Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools 32
Best Value English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate Schools 53
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In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from UMSL. This makes it the #113 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at UMSL

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at University of Missouri - St Louis.

UMSL English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

79% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from UMSL. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.

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About 79% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at UMSL 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 Missouri - St Louis with a bachelor'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 0
White 26
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

UMSL English Language & Literature Master’s Program

79% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 19 students who graduated with a master’s in English language and literature from UMSL in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.

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Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from UMSL, 79% 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 Missouri - St Louis with a master's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 15
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

UMSL 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 University of Missouri - St Louis. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General English Literature 46
Writing Studies 7

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 MO, the home state for University of Missouri - St Louis.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
High School Teachers 27,930 $54,280
Editors 1,160 $55,460
Technical Writers 980 $58,840
English Language and Literature Professors 970 $80,380
Writers and Authors 650 $57,420

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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