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About English Language and Literature, General

A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Of the 2,949 English Language and Literature, General degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 68% percent are awarded to women and the other 32% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being awarded a degree in English Language and Literature, General than any other state in the US? In fact, California awarded 2,101 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General is $40,400.

Popularity of English Language and Literature, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of English Language and Literature, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for English Language and Literature, General majors is Proofreaders and Copy Markers. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in English Language and Literature, General can prepare you for is Proofreaders and Copy Markers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for English Language and Literature, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for English Language and Literature, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
2,949
Female Students
2,012 (68%)
Male Students
937 (31%)
Hispanic or Latino (1,218, 41%)
White (1,124, 38%)
Asian (179, 6%)
Two or more races (161, 5%)
Black or African American (151, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (66, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (33, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (10, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (7, <1%)

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