Graduate Certificates in English Language & Literature
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
In 2020-2021, 565 earned their graduate certificate in English language and literature. This makes it the 20th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English language and literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 38,845 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,909 |
| Associate Degree | 3,602 |
| Basic Certificate | 2,145 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,092 |
| Graduate Certificate | 565 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 477 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in English language and literature is $33,567. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,567 and the high is $33,567.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for English language and literature majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in English language and literature. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 417 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English language and literature graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 392 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 144 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. The English language and literature program at Southern New Hampshire University awarded 137 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of Iowa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Iowa awarded 56 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
East Carolina University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. The English language and literature program at East Carolina University awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at Columbia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from Harvard. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Indiana University - East is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from IU East. About 84% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from DU. About 67% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from BGSU. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from Minnesota State Mankato. About 77% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston - Downtown comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from UH Downtown. About 45% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The English language and literature program at Texas Tech University awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UMB. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Alabama in Huntsville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Alabama in Huntsville awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sam Houston State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. The English language and literature program at Sam Houston State University awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
University of Central Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UCF. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Northern Arizona University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at NAU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The English language and literature program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 8 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Arkansas awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 437 |
| General English Literature | 91 |
| Literature | 26 |
| Other English Literature | 11 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Theology & Religious Vocations | 904 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 865 |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 546 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 420 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 254 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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