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English Language & Literature at Old Dominion University

If you plan to study English language and literature, take a look at what Old Dominion University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and approximately 24,286 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 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.

Old Dominion English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at Old Dominion

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Old Dominion does offer online education options in English language and literature for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Old Dominion English Language & Literature Rankings

There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Old Dominion

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

Old Dominion English Language & Literature Master’s Program

61% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of English language and literature master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 31% men graduate in English language and literature each year. Old Dominion does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 9% more men than average.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 14
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Concentrations Within English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Old Dominion University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Writing Studies 19
English Literature (Other) 11
General English Literature 7

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 VA, the home state for Old Dominion University.

Occupation Jobs in VA Average Salary in VA
High School Teachers 26,830 $68,770
Editors 3,450 $72,660
Technical Writers 2,840 $85,450
English Language and Literature Professors 2,320 $61,690
Writers and Authors 1,220 $68,600

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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