English Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in English is offered at 1,374 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in English.
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Education Levels of English Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 34,210 students earned theirEnglish majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of English Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in English of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,969 |
| 4 years | $41,218 |
| 5 years | $47,515 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English students with their undergraduate certificate.
Most Popular English Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in English. 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 majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 383 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 331 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. 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 #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 235 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. This school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 175 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. This school awarded 172 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. This school awarded 171 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. This school awarded 170 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their undergraduate certificate in English from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for English majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 157 undergraduate certificates in English in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- 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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