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English Language & Literature Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 729 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in UT.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 577
Master’s Degree 64
Associate Degree 57
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Utah

13,370 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $60,990, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,424 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. 72% of the teachers are full time.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,257.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, U of U grads earn an average salary of $47,996.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 95% of the teachers are full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Dixie State University

Saint George
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Dixie State College will pay a net price of $14,459. Graduates earn an average $32,562 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#9

Snow College

Ephraim
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. 100% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation.

English Language & Literature Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Technical Writers 44% $64,650
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Professors 42% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 37% $66,380
Editors 31% $52,630
High School Teachers 27% $57,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 9,518
Visual & Performing Arts 1,871
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 723
Philosophy & Religious Studies 133
Theology & Religious Vocations 15

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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