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English Language & Literature in Minnesota

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English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota

1,078 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An English Language & Literature major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 870
Master’s Degree 149
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Associate Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 73.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Minnesota

There are 27,700 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $64,840, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

352 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,159. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. 27% of the teachers are full time.

#5

St Olaf College

Northfield
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,052. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,279 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,581. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $18,505.

#10

Carleton College

Northfield
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,928.

English Language & Literature Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Technical Writers 6% $63,710
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Professors 2% $59,370
Editors -6% $54,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Liberal Arts & Humanities 6,264
Visual & Performing Arts 1,711
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,073
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 602
Philosophy & Religious Studies 338

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