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English Language & Literature Schools in Louisiana

134 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Louisiana

14,810 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $44,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 9 colleges in Louisiana that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,094.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

In their early career, Louisiana Tech grads earn an average salary of $40,209. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Tulane. In their early career, Tulane grads earn an average salary of $46,457. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,336. In their early career, Southeastern grads earn an average salary of $36,197. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,857 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846.

English Language & Literature Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Technical Writers 18% $71,350
Professors 9% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040
High School Teachers 7% $50,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Theology & Religious Vocations 384
Visual & Performing Arts 163
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 50
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21
Philosophy & Religious Studies 15

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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