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English Language & Literature Schools in Alabama

115 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Alabama

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 94
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 21,820 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Alabama

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $58,590 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,699. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending USA will pay a net price of $16,826. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,081 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,523. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,600 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 65% of the teachers are full time.

English Language & Literature Careers in AL

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $68,680
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $56,290
Professors 6% $19,900
High School Teachers 3% $51,440
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Editors -4% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Theology & Religious Vocations 86
Visual & Performing Arts 86
Liberal Arts & Humanities 40
Philosophy & Religious Studies 38
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 21

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