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English Language & Literature in Pennsylvania

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English Language & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 2,733 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in PA.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 16th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,084
Master’s Degree 359
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 122
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 122
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 122
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 96
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 96
Associate Degree 60
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 64,630 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $64,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,058. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,484. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
121 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888. 91% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,046.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. An average student at Carnegie Mellon will pay a net price of $36,775.

#9

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

#10

Arcadia University

Glenside
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,574. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

English Language & Literature Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Visual & Performing Arts 5,464
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,589
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,220
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,146
Philosophy & Religious Studies 943

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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