English Language & Literature at Wellesley College
If you plan to study English language and literature, take a look at what Wellesley College has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Wellesley is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts and approximately 2,280 students attend the school each year. Of the 739 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College in 2021, 35 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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Wellesley English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
Wellesley English Language & Literature Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at Wellesley compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at Wellesley 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 |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 21 |
| 26 | |
| 27 | |
| Most Focused English Language & Literature Schools | 137 |
| Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 321 |
| Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools | 420 |
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Wellesley
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Wellesley College.
Wellesley English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 51% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Wellesley are white. This is below average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% 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 Wellesley College with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Wellesley 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 Wellesley College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Wellesley College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 23 |
| Writing Studies | 12 |
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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 Wellesley College.
| 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 Jared and Corin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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