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English in New Jersey

English Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 828 students earned their English degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, English is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a english major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for English Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 31,560 people employed in jobs related to an english degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for English Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $76,390, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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Princeton University

Princeton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,005. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,732. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $12,946. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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English Careers in NJ

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $74,320
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Writing Studies 91
Other English Literature 20

View all majors related to English

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