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English Language & Literature in Mississippi

English Language & Literature Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 267 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 180
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Associate Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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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 & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, english language & literature grads earn an average of $53,810. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. 85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,910. 98% of students get financical aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $20,508.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,276. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University. 98% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,035. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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Millsaps College

Jackson
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 76% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,909.

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English Language & Literature Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Liberal Arts & Humanities 5,696
Communication & Journalism 878
Social Sciences 722
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 538
History 232
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 162
Theology & Religious Vocations 95

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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