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English in North Carolina

English Schools in North Carolina

1,178 students earned English degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

An English major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 945
Master’s Degree 193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a english major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for English Grads in North Carolina

27,960 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English Jobs in North Carolina

English grads earn an average of $47,580 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time.

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165 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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109 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. 87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 70% of students get financical aid.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,907. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW. 71% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,442.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

37% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,720. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Duke University

Durham
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $30,785. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. This public school has an average net price of $13,637. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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English Careers in NC

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Writing Studies 226
Literature 8
Other English Literature 8

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View Nationwide English Report

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