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English Language & Literature in Wisconsin

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English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin

831 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 704
Master’s Degree 52
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 26,560 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 Wisconsin

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $59,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,703 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Eau Claire grads earn an average salary of $44,650. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,051.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,654. 77% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,126 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#6

Marquette University

Milwaukee
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,687. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid.

#8

Beloit College

Beloit
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
978 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,139 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

A typical student attending UW - River Falls will pay a net price of $13,844. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,381 after earning their degree at this institution.

English Language & Literature Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $50,190
Technical Writers 11% $58,460
Professors 5% $78,880
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $68,240
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Editors -5% $46,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Liberal Arts & Humanities 2,376
Visual & Performing Arts 2,248
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 787
Philosophy & Religious Studies 236
Theology & Religious Vocations 130

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