English Language & Literature at University of New Mexico - Main Campus
UNM is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and has a total student population of 22,311. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 187 students received a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from UNM.
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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UNM English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature
UNM English Language & Literature Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at UNM compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at UNM 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 Schools | 204 |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| 285 |
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from UNM. This makes it the #89 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at UNM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
UNM English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 26% 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 University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
UNM English Language & Literature Master’s Program
In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
UNM also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 8 students 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 New Mexico - Main Campus. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 135 |
| General English Literature | 82 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- 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 NM, the home state for University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in NM | Average Salary in NM |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 7,010 | $55,380 |
| Technical Writers | 410 | $76,640 |
| Editors | 310 | $44,370 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 90 | $56,750 |
| Writers and Authors | 70 | $49,460 |
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 PerryPlanet under License
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