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#1 #1 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,556 Median Starting Salary $52,389
#2 #2 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University awards around 158 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $22,552 Median Starting Salary $53,141
#3 #3 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Est. Net Price * $26,001 Median Starting Salary $54,310
#4 #4 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,353 Median Starting Salary $50,444
#5 #5 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $48,759
#6 #6 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $56,015
#7 #7 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,441 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#8 #8 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $6,459 Median Starting Salary $53,458
#9 #9 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 295 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,511 Median Starting Salary $51,303
#10 #10 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S. St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX Each year, St- Mary's University awards about 44 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,150 Est. Net Price * $20,562 Median Starting Salary $50,312
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	80	85%	10	950 – 1,150	$14,556	$52,389
Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University awards around 158 degrees to...view more	73	87%	8	920 – 1,140	$22,552	$53,141
Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Every year, Maranatha Baptist University awards around 21 degrees to those...view more	69	71%	5	1,010 – 1,270	$26,001	$54,310
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	66	96%	20	930 – 1,140	$13,353	$50,444
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors...view more	65	40%	9	1,200 – 1,350	$13,110	$48,759
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to...view more	63	77%	8	1,150 – 1,340	$20,006	$56,015
Emporia State University Emporia, KS At Emporia State University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	63	98%	4	970 – 1,180	$15,441	$54,635
Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those...view more	56	85%	3	970 – 1,190	$6,459	$53,458
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 295 degrees to students...view more	53	76%	1	940 – 1,190	$14,511	$51,303
Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC At Gardner-Webb University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	52	87%	1	1,040 – 1,250	$24,035	$52,128

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 108 English Language and Literature, General degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 81% percent are awarded to women and the other 19% percent are men. Did you know that Texas has more students being awarded a degree in English Language and Literature, General than any other state in the US? In fact, Texas awarded 21 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

Some of the highest paying jobs for English Language and Literature, General majors include English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Proofreaders and Copy Markers. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. Careers that are in high need that a degree in English Language and Literature, General can prepare you for are Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary and Proofreaders and Copy Markers.

Top Paying Careers

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

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,130	5,600	70,100	70,900	1%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,220	67,100	1,072,300	1,083,400	1%
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$48,790	900	7,200	6,900	-4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

108

Female Students

87 (80%)

Male Students

21 (19%)

White (64, 59%)

Hispanic or Latino (22, 20%)

Two or more races (9, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (4, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 4%)

Black or African American (3, 3%)

Asian (2, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

85%

10

950–1,150

$14,556

$52,389

#2 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

87%

8

920–1,140

$22,552

$53,141

#3 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

71%

5

1,010–1,270

$26,001

$54,310

#4 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

96%

20

930–1,140

$13,353

$50,444

#5 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

40%

9

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$48,759

#6 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

77%

8

1,150–1,340

$20,006

$56,015

#7 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

98%

4

970–1,180

$15,441

$54,635

#8 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

85%

3

970–1,190

$6,459

$53,458

#9 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

76%

1

940–1,190

$14,511

$51,303

#10 Best College for English Language and Literature, General in the U.S.

89%

1

960–1,150

$20,562

$50,312

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