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English Language & Literature in Iowa

English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa

630 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 485
Master’s Degree 93
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Associate Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Iowa

There are 17,970 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Iowa

In this state, english language & literature grads earn an average of $56,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
363 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Drake University

Des Moines
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $30,176. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Drake. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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#5

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $17,772.

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#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,673.

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#7

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,164. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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#8

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Loras College

Dubuque
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. An average student at Loras will pay a net price of $21,343.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,818. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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English Language & Literature Careers in IA

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $56,040

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,966
Social Sciences 1,455
Communication & Journalism 1,231
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 435
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
History 336
Philosophy & Religious Studies 195
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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