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English Language & Literature in Arkansas

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English Language & Literature Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 79 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in AR.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Arkansas

13,650 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $51,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $35,410.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $43,807. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,189.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $11,721. 99% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,554 a year. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

English Language & Literature Careers in AR

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

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $54,490
Writers and Authors 14% $43,450
English Language and Literature Professors 13% $50,990
Professors 11% $56,740
Editors 10% $44,820
High School Teachers 9% $50,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Visual & Performing Arts 80
Theology & Religious Vocations 29
Liberal Arts & Humanities 24
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 11
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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