English Language & Literature Associate Degrees
There are 1,536 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in English Language & Literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about60% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of English Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 48,926 people earned theirEnglish Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 135 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,463 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,304 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,911 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,111 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in English Language & Literature of $41,979 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,778 |
| 4 years | $41,979 |
| 5 years | $48,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for English Language & Literature majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,089 |
| Women | 2,374 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,348 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 193 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,373 | 39.6% |
| Black or African American | 202 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 222 | 6.4% |
| Race Unknown | 76 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 29 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,675 colleges that offer a associate degree in English Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,548 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 785 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 436 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 405 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 375 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 347 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 336 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 305 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 298 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 284 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 248 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 233 associate degrees in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their associate degree in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
English Language & Literature Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
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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
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