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English Language & Literature in Maryland

English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

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

An English Language & Literature major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 599
Master’s Degree 177
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Maryland

25,710 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 Maryland

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $73,490 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,590. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. An average student at Johns Hopkins will pay a net price of $20,820.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

A typical student attending UMGC will pay a net price of $16,805. 5% of the teachers are full time. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UMBC will pay a net price of $19,319.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. An average student at Loyola Maryland will pay a net price of $31,503. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SMCM will pay a net price of $18,736.

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Goucher College

Baltimore
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,204.

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English Language & Literature Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $71,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,515
Social Sciences 5,314
Communication & Journalism 1,929
History 617
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 437
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 421
Philosophy & Religious Studies 320
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 236

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