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General English Literature in Iowa

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General English Literature Schools in Iowa

336 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General English Literature is the 29th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 314
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Iowa

13,920 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a English grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at UNI. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

#4

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

#5

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Luther. In their early career, Luther grads earn an average salary of $44,001.

#6

Drake University

Des Moines
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,903. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,822 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

Simpson College

Indianola
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Wartburg College

Waverly
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

In their early career, Wartburg grads earn an average salary of $43,742. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg.

General English Literature Careers in IA

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Writing Studies 199
Other English Literature 161
Literature 3

View all majors related to General English Literature

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