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English in North Carolina

English Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 1,178 students earned their English degrees in NC.

In this state, English is the 37th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 193
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a english major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for English Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 27,960 people employed in jobs related to an english degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for English Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, english grads earn an average of $47,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,563. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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Duke University

Durham
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 70% of students get financical aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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English Careers in NC

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Writing Studies 146
Other English Literature 8

View all majors related to English

View Nationwide English Report

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