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English Language & Literature Schools in Colorado

178 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Colorado

There are 22,680 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Colorado

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $60,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year. 51% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Naropa University

Boulder
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,062. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Naropa.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,695.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570.

#10

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

English Language & Literature Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 26% $53,120
Professors 24% $55,920
Technical Writers 24% $76,830
Writers and Authors 22% $55,640
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Editors 2% $57,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Visual & Performing Arts 316
Theology & Religious Vocations 174
Liberal Arts & Humanities 73
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 70
Philosophy & Religious Studies 63

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