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English Language & Literature in New Hampshire

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English Language & Literature Schools in New Hampshire

In 2020-2021, 1,623 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in NH.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 8th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New Hampshire

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 893
Master’s Degree 578
Post-Master’s Certificate 137
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 137
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, 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 New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 13.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New Hampshire

There are 6,530 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 New Hampshire

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $61,510, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Hampshire that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

1,333 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,199 after graduation. An average student at SNHU will pay a net price of $42,645. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $70,635 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,529 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $20,370. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#5

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,819. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $31,574 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,704 after graduation. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Keene State. A typical student attending Keene State will pay a net price of $19,794.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
717 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,047 a year. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
910 Total Students

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Colby - Sawyer grads earn an average salary of $38,412. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Franklin Pierce. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,595 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,263 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $15,892. The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average.

English Language & Literature Careers in NH

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

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Writers and Authors 10% $53,270
Technical Writers 9% $69,260
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $79,870
Professors 5% $57,020
High School Teachers 2% $60,850
Editors -4% $53,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,654
Visual & Performing Arts 931
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 117
Philosophy & Religious Studies 43
Theology & Religious Vocations 2

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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