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English Language & Literature in North Carolina

English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina

1,440 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An English Language & Literature major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,035
Master’s Degree 314
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in North Carolina

There are 37,610 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, english language & literature grads earn an average of $67,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,018. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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165 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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136 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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129 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703.

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102 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $14,765. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,907. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,801. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. This private school has an average net price of $34,720. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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Duke University

Durham
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $30,785. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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English Language & Literature Careers in NC

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,234
Social Sciences 5,208
Communication & Journalism 3,754
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,067
History 1,063
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 891
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 745
Philosophy & Religious Studies 675

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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