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General English Literature in Pennsylvania

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General English Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

1,601 students earned English degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General English Literature is the 30th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,303
Master’s Degree 176
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70
Associate Degree 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 54,320 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, English grads earn an average of $64,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. 75% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
112 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. This public school has an average net price of $22,828. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,927. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at SRU.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#8

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Duquesne will pay a net price of $31,383.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

#10

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

In their early career, Villanova grads earn an average salary of $77,358. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

General English Literature Careers in PA

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Writing Studies 885
Literature 82
Other English Literature 34

View all majors related to General English Literature

View Nationwide General English Literature Report

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