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General English Literature in Texas

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General English Literature Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 367 students earned their English degrees in TX.

In this state, General English Literature is the 42nd most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 259
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.3%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Texas

There are 115,800 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in English jobs.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Texas

English grads earn an average of $58,190 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Texas that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,076 a year.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,955 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

In their early career, Texas A&M Commerce grads earn an average salary of $38,939. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,515. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,509.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,489 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Rice University

Houston
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $63,654 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $16,076. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Texas State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 80% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,781 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,968. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

General English Literature Careers in TX

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
English Language and Literature Professors 15% $69,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Writing Studies 175

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