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English Language & Literature in Louisiana

English Language & Literature Schools in Louisiana

In 2022-2023, 553 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 385
Master’s Degree 129
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Louisiana

14,810 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english language & literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Louisiana

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $44,710 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,761. 90% of the teachers are full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,582. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,352. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,706 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,251. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,387. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Southeastern.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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McNeese State University

Lake Charles
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

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English Language & Literature Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,864
Social Sciences 1,534
Communication & Journalism 1,031
Theology & Religious Vocations 559
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 439
History 426
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 218
Philosophy & Religious Studies 135

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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