Graduate Certificates in English Language & Literature
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 565 students earned their graduate certificate in English language and 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 and literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,909 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,092 |
| Graduate Certificate | 565 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in English language and 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.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English language and literature students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in English language and literature. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 148 |
| Women | 417 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English language and literature graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 392 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 68 |
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 144 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for English language and literature students seekinga graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at SNHU. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for English language and 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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at Iowa. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
East Carolina University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at ECU. About 78% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from Columbia. About 55% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The English language and literature program at Harvard University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - East. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,613 per year. The English language and literature program at Indiana University - East awarded 19 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 84% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Denver awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The English language and literature program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,072 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,506 per year. The English language and literature program at Minnesota State University - Mankato awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston - Downtown is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. The English language and literature program at University of Houston - Downtown awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at Texas Tech. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from UMB. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UAH. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sam Houston State University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at SHSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Stony Brook University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and literature. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from SUNY Stony Brook. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from UCF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in English language and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UA Little Rock. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and 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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their graduate certificate in English language and literature from NAU. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for English language and literature majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UTSA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in English language and literature. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to English language and literature majors at UARK.
English Language & Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 437 |
| General English Literature | 91 |
| Literature | 26 |
| Other English Literature | 11 |
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Theology & Religious Vocations | 904 |
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| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 546 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 420 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 254 |
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.
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