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English Language & Literature in Maine

English Language & Literature Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 246 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in ME.

An English Language & Literature major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 204
Master’s Degree 40
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a english language & literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language & literature majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Maine

There are 7,140 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in english language & literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Maine

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $57,880 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Bates College

Lewiston
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 37% get financial aid.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,175. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,698.

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Colby College

Waterville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,507. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 46% of students receive it.

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 55% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending UMA will pay a net price of $10,142. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMA.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,319.

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English Language & Literature Careers in ME

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english language & literature.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Social Sciences 933
Liberal Arts & Humanities 630
Communication & Journalism 241
History 148
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 110
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 90
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 89
Philosophy & Religious Studies 55

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