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English Language & Literature in New Mexico

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English Language & Literature Schools in New Mexico

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

An English Language & Literature major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 233
Master’s Degree 55
Associate Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 45.0%
  • White: 35.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New Mexico

There are 7,890 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 Mexico

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $55,380 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Mexico that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,716 after graduation. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,424.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at NMSU Main Campus.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322. 35% of the teachers are full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
693 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $21,216 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at New Mexico Highlands University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,146 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 73% of the teachers are full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Western New Mexico University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,679. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

English Language & Literature Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Technical Writers 13% $70,910
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $52,070
Professors 7% $0
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Writers and Authors -2% $46,610
Editors -4% $40,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,989
Visual & Performing Arts 493
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 300
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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