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English Language & Literature in Nevada

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English Language & Literature Schools in Nevada

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

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 192
Associate Degree 49
Master’s Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.2%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Nevada

8,230 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Nevada

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $57,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 7 colleges in Nevada that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,993. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.82 years to complete their degree at UNLV.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,019. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, CSN grads earn an average salary of $31,766.

#4

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,603. Graduates earn an average $34,280 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5% Graduation Rate
3,772 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,467.

#6

Nevada State College

Henderson
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,200. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

English Language & Literature Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Technical Writers 52% $64,270
Professors 24% $54,530
English Language and Literature Professors 22% $55,770
High School Teachers 22% $57,730
Writers and Authors 16% $52,380
Editors 15% $49,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 1,679
Visual & Performing Arts 554
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 130
Philosophy & Religious Studies 57

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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