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General English Literature in Missouri

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General English Literature Schools in Missouri

In 2020-2021, 570 students earned their English degrees in MO.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 477
Master’s Degree 69
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Associate Degree 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Missouri

There are 28,900 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 Missouri

English grads earn an average of $54,280 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,683 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

A typical student attending Missouri State will pay a net price of $16,718. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 59% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,847 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Columbia College

Columbia
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

#9

Rockhurst University

Kansas City
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,688 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

General English Literature Careers in MO

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $63,160
High School Teachers 5% $48,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Writing Studies 257
Other English Literature 20
Literature 3

View all majors related to General English Literature

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