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General English Literature in Maryland

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General English Literature Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 806 students earned their English degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 674
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Maryland

There are 20,510 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in English jobs.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Maryland

English grads earn an average of $72,610 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $59,719 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

In their early career, UMGC grads earn an average salary of $47,907. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Towson.

#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,729 a year. 83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#7

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $61,084 after graduation.

#9

Washington College

Chestertown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,089 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

General English Literature Careers in MD

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
High School Teachers 8% $71,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Writing Studies 199
Other English Literature 7

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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