English & Language Arts Education Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 385 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of English & Language Arts Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English & Language Arts Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,018 students earned theirEnglish & Language Arts Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English & Language Arts Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 32 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,908 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,044 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of English & Language Arts Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in English & Language Arts Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,919 |
| 4 years | $50,204 |
| 5 years | $56,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. About 79.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 390 |
| Women | 1,518 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English & Language Arts Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,388 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 262 | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 31 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 20 | 1.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.0% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English & Language Arts Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 520 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in English & Language Arts Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English & Language Arts Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgewater State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Nazarene University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for English & Language Arts Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in English & Language Arts Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English & Language Arts Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English & Language Arts Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6,964 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 5,986 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4,544 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2,993 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2,352 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.