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English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa

699 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 547
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Iowa

17,970 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 Iowa

In this state, English language and 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 and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
363 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Drake University

Des Moines
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. In their early career, Drake grads earn an average salary of $54,644. 100% of students get financical aid.

#5

Grinnell College

Grinnell
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Grinnell. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

#6

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,025 after graduation. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Coe.

#7

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Luther College

Decorah
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

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

#10

Loras College

Dubuque
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

English Language & Literature Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Professors 9% $54,370
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Editors -3% $43,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,966
Visual & Performing Arts 1,309
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 402
Philosophy & Religious Studies 195
Theology & Religious Vocations 188

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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