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English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 330 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 281
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 73.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in North Carolina

37,610 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $67,250, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

A typical student attending NC State will pay a net price of $16,411. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,696. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#8

Duke University

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

63% of students get financical aid. 92% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459.

#9

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,469. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,924. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

English Language & Literature Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
Professors 9% $60,130
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Theology & Religious Vocations 803
Visual & Performing Arts 274
Philosophy & Religious Studies 228
Liberal Arts & Humanities 111
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 96

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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