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English Language & Literature in Alabama

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English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 644 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Alabama

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 525
Master’s Degree 94
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Alabama

21,820 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $58,590, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $24,018. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,584. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Montevallo.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,760 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $35,791. 66% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,523. 99% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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Samford University

Birmingham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

English Language & Literature Careers in AL

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $56,290
Professors 6% $19,900
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Editors -4% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,890
Visual & Performing Arts 1,142
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 275
Philosophy & Religious Studies 192
Theology & Religious Vocations 168

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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