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English Language & Literature Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 129 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in GA.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 106
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 33,110 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Georgia

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $63,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 80% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,606 a year. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 85% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at Middle Georgia State University. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 81% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,263 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#8

Emory University

Atlanta
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. 58% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,399 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Reinhardt University. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,776 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

English Language & Literature Careers in GA

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Technical Writers 17% $74,130
Professors 15% $0
High School Teachers 15% $57,430
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Editors 1% $55,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Visual & Performing Arts 670
Theology & Religious Vocations 477
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 80
Philosophy & Religious Studies 70
Liberal Arts & Humanities 20

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