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English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 163 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in MI.

An English Language & Literature major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Michigan

There are 30,370 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Michigan

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $62,950 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $35,323 after graduation.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $20,371.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,106 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 91%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at UM Flint. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

English Language & Literature Careers in MI

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

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
Professors 9% $0
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Editors -4% $52,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Theology & Religious Vocations 516
Visual & Performing Arts 469
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 100
Philosophy & Religious Studies 45
Liberal Arts & Humanities 13

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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