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English Language & Literature Schools in Iowa

151 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 13th most popular major out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 17,970 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 Iowa

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $56,510, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,071 after graduation.

English Language & Literature Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Professors 9% $54,370
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
High School Teachers 7% $56,040
Editors -3% $43,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Visual & Performing Arts 163
Theology & Religious Vocations 78
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 52
Philosophy & Religious Studies 27
Liberal Arts & Humanities 3

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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