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English Language & Literature in North Carolina

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English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina

1,486 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 1,150
Master’s Degree 281
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 37,610 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 North Carolina

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $67,250 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,249 after graduation. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,634.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,469. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,411. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,971 after earning their degree at this institution.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,924. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#9

Wake Forest University

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

74% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,845. 44% of students get financical aid.

#10

Duke University

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

This private school has an average net price of $32,459. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

English Language & Literature Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
Professors 9% $60,130
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,234
Visual & Performing Arts 3,215
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,067
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 891
Philosophy & Religious Studies 675

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