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English Language & Literature in Michigan

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English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan

1,156 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 948
Master’s Degree 131
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Associate Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Michigan

There are 30,370 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 Michigan

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $62,950 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,449. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Northern Michigan University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,323 after earning their degree at this institution.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,128 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University. This public school has an average net price of $14,279. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
Professors 9% $0
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Editors -4% $52,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,711
Visual & Performing Arts 3,433
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,004
Theology & Religious Vocations 710
Philosophy & Religious Studies 380

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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