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English Language & Literature in Georgia

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English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia

1,996 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 18th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,036
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 805
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 805
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 805
Master’s Degree 106
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Associate Degree 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 24.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Georgia

There are 33,110 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $63,260, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,571. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#5

Emory University

Atlanta
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,606 a year. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG.

#9

Spelman College

Atlanta
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,588.

English Language & Literature Careers in GA

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Technical Writers 17% $74,130
Professors 15% $0
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Editors 1% $55,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 7,724
Visual & Performing Arts 4,322
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 702
Theology & Religious Vocations 625
Philosophy & Religious Studies 357

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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