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English Language & Literature Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 1,198 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in NJ.

An English Language & Literature major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 929
Master’s Degree 206
Associate Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 40,240 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 New Jersey

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $76,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This public school has an average net price of $17,381.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,035. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. 48% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at TCNJ. In their early career, TCNJ grads earn an average salary of $57,264.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,754. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

English Language & Literature Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $74,320
Technical Writers 9% $80,230
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Editors -6% $69,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,619
Visual & Performing Arts 2,574
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1,506
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 442
Theology & Religious Vocations 284

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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