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English Language & Literature in Indiana

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English Language & Literature Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 953 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in IN.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 20th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 742
Master’s Degree 130
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Indiana

23,060 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Indiana

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $53,030. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,377. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Purdue.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,619. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,001 a year.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

A typical student attending Ball State will pay a net price of $14,765. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,002 a year. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at IUPUI. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,416.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,809 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,123 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Notre Dame.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,434 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,285. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,381 a year.

#7

Butler University

Indianapolis
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,454 a year. 96% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $39,430.

#8

Wabash College

Crawfordsville
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
868 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,910. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
9,363 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,384. Graduates earn an average $38,320 after graduation. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

DePauw University

Greencastle
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

English Language & Literature Careers in IN

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

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $65,790
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $0
Professors 8% $0
Writers and Authors 7% $51,070
High School Teachers 7% $50,420
Editors -6% $47,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,815
Visual & Performing Arts 2,306
Theology & Religious Vocations 882
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 878
Philosophy & Religious Studies 317

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