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English Language & Literature Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 331 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in MS.

An English Language & Literature major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 236
Master’s Degree 48
Associate Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Mississippi

There are 9,880 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $53,810, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161.

#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,541 a year. 96% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. 62% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

#7

Millsaps College

Jackson
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,423 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,169.

English Language & Literature Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $53,150
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Technical Writers 8% $60,750
Editors 0% $48,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,696
Visual & Performing Arts 696
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 162
Theology & Religious Vocations 95
Philosophy & Religious Studies 52

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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