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English Language & Literature Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 268 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in ME.

An English Language & Literature major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 232
Master’s Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 81.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Maine

There are 7,140 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $57,880, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

In their early career, University of Southern Maine grads earn an average salary of $37,949. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

#2

Bates College

Lewiston
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,663 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $16,033. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,102 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#5

Colby College

Waterville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 95% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#6

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,840. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,153 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,811. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMA.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,823. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $35,871. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

English Language & Literature Careers in ME

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

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Professors 0% $56,490
English Language and Literature Professors 0% $61,240
Technical Writers 0% $61,490
Writers and Authors 0% $51,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Liberal Arts & Humanities 630
Visual & Performing Arts 274
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 89
Philosophy & Religious Studies 55
Theology & Religious Vocations 48

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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