Associate Degrees in General English Literature
Education Levels of English Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,646 people earned their associate degree in english. This makes it the 47th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,937 |
| Associate Degree | 2,646 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,016 |
| Basic Certificate | 430 |
| Graduate Certificate | 123 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of English Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in english is $21,666. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $20,396 and the high is $22,937.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in english. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 881 |
| Women | 1,765 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of english associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 195 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,070 |
| White | 998 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 236 |
Most Popular English Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 237 colleges that offer an associate degree in english. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Blinn College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their associate degree in english from Blinn College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Blinn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in english from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 62% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Jacinto Community College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in english from Pasadena City College. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Pasadena City College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
Chaffey College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in english from Chaffey College. Of these students, 76% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Chaffey College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
El Camino College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in english. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in english from El Camino College. Of these students, 60% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that El Camino College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Fullerton College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in english from Fullerton College. About 54% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fullerton College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in english from BMCC. Of these students, 66% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Borough of Manhattan Community College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
Riverside City College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in english. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in english from Riverside City College. Of these students, 60% were women and 77% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Riverside City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in english. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in english from Mt. SAC. About 69% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in english at Mt. San Antonio College make a median salary of 21,666.
The 10th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cerritos College. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in english from Cerritos College. About 64% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in english at Cerritos College make a median salary of 21,666.
The 11th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is Modesto Junior College. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in english from MJC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in english at Modesto Junior College make a median salary of 21,666.
The 11th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in english from Austin Community College District. Of these students, 70% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in english at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 21,666.
Diablo Valley College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in english. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in english from Diablo Valley. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Diablo Valley College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
The 14th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bakersfield College. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in english from Bakersfield College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that Bakersfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Saddleback College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in english from Saddleback College. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Saddleback College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
The 16th most popular school in the country for english majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of the Canyons. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in english from College of the Canyons. About 58% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that College of the Canyons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Southwestern College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in english from SWC Chula Vista. About 66% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southwestern College english graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $21,666.
San Diego Mesa College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in english from San Diego Mesa College. About 62% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Diego Mesa College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Antelope Valley College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in english. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in english from Antelope Valley College. About 74% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Antelope Valley College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $21,666.
Sierra College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in english. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in english from Sierra College. Of these students, 68% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in english at Sierra College make a median salary of 21,666.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to english that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 312 |
| Other English Literature | 117 |
| Literature | 63 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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