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English Language & Literature Schools in Texas

3,891 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,163
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 662
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 662
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 662
Associate Degree 477
Master’s Degree 368
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.5%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 131,460 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 Texas

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $61,660, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

#3

Blinn College

Brenham
188 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. 36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Blinn College grads earn an average salary of $34,739.

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 87% of the teachers are full time.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. This public school has an average net price of $3,743. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,955 after earning their degree at this institution.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 81% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

In their early career, UT Arlington grads earn an average salary of $49,852. 90% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. 86% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

English Language & Literature Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Technical Writers 19% $71,020
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
English Language and Literature Professors 15% $69,130
Professors 13% $57,170
Editors 5% $53,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Liberal Arts & Humanities 55,869
Visual & Performing Arts 7,696
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,774
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,650
Philosophy & Religious Studies 769

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