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General English Literature in North Carolina

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General English Literature Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 1,238 students earned their English degrees in NC.

In this state, General English Literature is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,062
Master’s Degree 151
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s 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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in North Carolina

There are 27,960 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 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
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,989.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#9

Wake Forest University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 44% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#10

Duke University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,582 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,551.

General English Literature 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

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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