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English Language & Literature Schools in Minnesota

168 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 149
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Minnesota

There are 27,700 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $64,840, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,159. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation.

#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,474.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,092 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,878.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,090 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#6

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,898.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

A typical student attending Metro State will pay a net price of $16,044. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 65% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

English Language & Literature Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Technical Writers 6% $63,710
High School Teachers 5% $61,570
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Professors 2% $59,370
Editors -6% $54,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Theology & Religious Vocations 435
Visual & Performing Arts 133
Philosophy & Religious Studies 47
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 44
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4

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