English Language & Literature at American University

What traits are you looking for in a English language and literature school? To help you decide if American University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's English language and literature program.

The American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and approximately 14,001 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students received their master's degree in English language and literature.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.

The American University English Language & Literature Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature

The American University English Language & Literature Rankings

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at American University.

The American University English Language & Literature Master’s Program

Of the 21 students who graduated with a master’s in English language and literature from The American University in 2021, 38% were men and 62% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 31% men graduate in English language and literature each year. The American University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 7% more men than average.

In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of degree recipients. That is 19% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in English language and literature.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	10
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Concentrations Within English Language & Literature

If you plan to be a English language and literature major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at American University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Writing Studies	20
Literature	1

Related Majors

• Foreign Languages & Linguistics
• Philosophy & Religious Studies
• Visual & Performing Arts

Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into

A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for DC, the home state for American University.

Occupation	Jobs in DC	Average Salary in DC
High School Teachers	3,850	$65,180
Editors	3,330	$89,710
Writers and Authors	1,250	$101,690
Technical Writers	660	$86,120

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Samschoe under License

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