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English Language & Literature in Colorado

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English Language & Literature Schools in Colorado

856 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 678
Master’s Degree 150
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Colorado

22,680 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 Colorado

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $60,440, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,762 a year.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Western. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,259 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,703. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

English Language & Literature Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 26% $53,120
Professors 24% $55,920
Technical Writers 24% $76,830
Writers and Authors 22% $55,640
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Editors 2% $57,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,414
Visual & Performing Arts 1,943
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 421
Theology & Religious Vocations 349
Philosophy & Religious Studies 258

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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