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General English Literature in West Virginia

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General English Literature Schools in West Virginia

15 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A General English Literature major is the 62nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 4,370 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 West Virginia

English grads earn an average of $47,050 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. In their early career, WVU grads earn an average salary of $41,828.

General English Literature Careers in WV

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $51,210
High School Teachers 8% $46,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Writing Studies 18

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