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English Language & Literature Schools in Maryland

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

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 170
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Maryland

25,710 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 Maryland

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $73,490 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Maryland that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

In their early career, Johns Hopkins grads earn an average salary of $75,418. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $59,719 after graduation. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Salisbury University

Salisbury
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,402. In their early career, Salisbury grads earn an average salary of $47,391. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,206. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

In their early career, Towson grads earn an average salary of $48,390. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $18,105.

#6

Goucher College

Baltimore
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $74,351 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,729 a year. 66% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,112 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

English Language & Literature Careers in MD

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

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $70,160
Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 8% $71,170
Technical Writers 7% $78,280
Editors 6% $56,040
Writers and Authors 3% $67,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Visual & Performing Arts 493
Liberal Arts & Humanities 98
Philosophy & Religious Studies 54
Theology & Religious Vocations 49
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 42

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