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General English Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 248 students earned their English degrees in PA.

A General English Literature major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 176
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 70
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 70
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 54,320 people employed in jobs related to an English degree, compared to 1,119,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, English grads earn an average of $64,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $22,828. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. In their early career, IUP grads earn an average salary of $39,634.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,046.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,483 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,673 after graduation. 87% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Temple University

Philadelphia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. 56% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,888.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Villanova University

Villanova
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577.

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932.

General English Literature Careers in PA

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Writing Studies 199
Other English Literature 10
Literature 1

View all majors related to General English Literature

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