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Graduate Certificates in English Language & Literature

630 Yearly Graduations
$33,567 Median Salary
$41,000 Median Debt
There are 144 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in english language & literature. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.4% of english language & literature graduates were international students.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 630 people earned their graduate certificate in english language & literature. This earns it the #20 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in english language & literature at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8,169
Doctor’s Degree 1,208
Graduate Certificate 630

Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in english language & literature is $33,567. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $33,567 to a high of $33,567.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in english language & literature is $41,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in english language & literature. About 74.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 160
Women 470
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The racial-ethnic distribution of english language & literature graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 43
Hispanic or Latino 45
White 426
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 89
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There are 144 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
137 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from SNHU. About 72% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
56 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from Iowa. Of these students, 68% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
23 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Carolina University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from ECU. Of these students, 89% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from Harvard. Of these students, 60% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Indiana University - East

Richmond, Indiana
19 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - East is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from IU East. About 64% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
15 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Denver is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from DU. Of these students, 91% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,272 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from BGSU. Of these students, 63% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from Minnesota State Mankato.

11 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Houston - Downtown. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,994 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UH Downtown. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#11

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
10 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alabama in Huntsville. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UAH. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#11

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
10 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in english language & literature. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UMB. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sam Houston State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from SHSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from Texas Tech. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
8 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for english language & literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from NAU. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
8 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas at Little Rock comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,495 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UA Little Rock. Of these students, 91% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UCF. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UTSA. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in english language & literature. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in english language & literature from UARK. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

English Language & Literature Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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