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English Language & Literature in Missouri

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English Language & Literature Schools in Missouri

906 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An English Language & Literature major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 605
Master’s Degree 207
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 36
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 36
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 36
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 31,690 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 Missouri

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $57,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,366. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

A typical student attending Truman State will pay a net price of $12,301. Graduates earn an average $39,862 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,543 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UMSL will pay a net price of $12,232. 59% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,702. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

English Language & Literature Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $56,250
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $63,160
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
High School Teachers 5% $48,170
Editors -4% $47,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Liberal Arts & Humanities 8,280
Visual & Performing Arts 1,911
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,382
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 506
Philosophy & Religious Studies 208

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