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English Language & Literature in West Virginia

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English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia

288 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An English Language & Literature major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 255
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 4,850 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 West Virginia

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $52,910 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,326. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 93% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,408 after graduation. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU.

#5

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,956 a year.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

West Liberty University

West Liberty
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University. Graduates earn an average $33,828 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

English Language & Literature Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $51,210
Technical Writers 10% $37,110
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Professors 6% $52,280
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Editors -2% $49,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,558
Visual & Performing Arts 405
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Philosophy & Religious Studies 73

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