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English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas

411 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An English Language & Literature major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 332
Master’s Degree 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Arkansas

13,650 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 Arkansas

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. In their early career, Henderson State University grads earn an average salary of $32,627.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,554 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UAM will pay a net price of $10,451.

#8

Hendrix College

Conway
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $54,490
Writers and Authors 14% $43,450
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $50,990
Professors 11% $56,740
Editors 10% $44,820
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,205
Visual & Performing Arts 830
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 205
Theology & Religious Vocations 137
Philosophy & Religious Studies 67

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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