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English Language & Literature in West Virginia

English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia

In 2022-2023, 243 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in WV.

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 205
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in West Virginia

There are 4,850 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, english language & literature grads earn an average of $52,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,347. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 97% of students get financical aid.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University. The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

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Marshall University

Huntington
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,370. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,794. 93% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,418.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,791. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
738 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,031. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at UC. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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West Liberty University

West Liberty
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at West Liberty University.

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English Language & Literature Careers in WV

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3,558
Social Sciences 788
Communication & Journalism 547
History 539
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 331
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Philosophy & Religious Studies 73

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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