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English Language & Literature in Nebraska

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English Language & Literature Schools in Nebraska

290 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 21st most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 218
Master’s Degree 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 83.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Nebraska

There are 11,450 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 Nebraska

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $52,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,952 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,984 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,099. 70% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,076 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,924 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,802 after graduation. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,616 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,038 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,114 a year. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Nebraska.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

A typical student attending Peru State will pay a net price of $14,220. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

#9

Hastings College

Hastings
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Hastings will pay a net price of $20,340.

English Language & Literature Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $59,080
Writers and Authors 8% $38,990
High School Teachers 6% $56,750
Professors 6% $45,370
English Language and Literature Professors 6% $64,630
Editors -3% $44,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,612
Visual & Performing Arts 727
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 139
Theology & Religious Vocations 77
Philosophy & Religious Studies 51

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