Top English Language and Literature, General Bachelors degree Programs - 2023

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 28,912 English Language and Literature, General degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 73% percent are awarded to women and the other 27% 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 3,767 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General is $40,400.

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28,912
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7,707
Total Females
21,205

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    28,912

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See where English Language and Literature, General is the most popular major 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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Top Colleges for English Language and Literature, General

Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College and United States Naval Academy are three schools popular for English Language and Literature, General programs. In fact, around 80 Columbia University in the City of New York students are pursuing a Bachelors degree in English Language and Literature, General. Take a look at the college options in the table below.

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Careers for English Language and Literature, General Majors

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 . 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 .

Top Paying Careers for English Language and Literature, General

  1. English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $75,930)
  2. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education   (Median Wage: $61,820)

Most in Demand Careers for English Language and Literature, General

  1. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  2. English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary