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English Language & Literature in Maryland

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English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

1,013 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

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 744
Master’s Degree 170
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Associate Degree 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 25,710 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Maryland

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $73,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 5% of the teachers are full time. 55% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,391 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,460. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UMBC.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,282 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#9

St Mary's College of Maryland

St. Mary's City
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,508 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,860 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#10

Goucher College

Baltimore
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,366.

English Language & Literature Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Technical Writers 7% $78,280
Editors 6% $56,040
Writers and Authors 3% $67,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,515
Visual & Performing Arts 2,055
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 437
Philosophy & Religious Studies 320
Theology & Religious Vocations 71

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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