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English Language & Literature Schools in New Mexico

68 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.2%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 23.5%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 7,890 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $55,380, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Mexico that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
693 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,504. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,814 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 96% of students get financical aid. 96% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
2,896 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Western New Mexico University grads earn an average salary of $28,635.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ENMU - Main Campus will pay a net price of $8,961. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

English Language & Literature Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Technical Writers 13% $70,910
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $52,070
Professors 7% $0
High School Teachers 5% $53,710
Writers and Authors -2% $46,610
Editors -4% $40,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Visual & Performing Arts 43
Liberal Arts & Humanities 21
Philosophy & Religious Studies 1

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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