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English Language & Literature in North Carolina

English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 1,440 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in NC.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 15th most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 314
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 37,610 people employed in jobs related to an english language & literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in North Carolina

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $67,250 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,703.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,563. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,442. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. This public school has an average net price of $15,018.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,907. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 91% of students get financical aid.

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Duke University

Durham
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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#9

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,984. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,414. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,801. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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English Language & Literature Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Theology & Religious Vocations 803
Social Sciences 572
Communication & Journalism 235
Philosophy & Religious Studies 228
History 135
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 131
Liberal Arts & Humanities 111
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 96

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