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English in Washington

English Schools in Washington

485 students earned English degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, English is the 68th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for English Grads in Washington

16,010 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $61,580, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 88% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Heritage University

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $7,564. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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English Careers in WA

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $57,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Writing Studies 91
Literature 3

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