Other English Language & Literature/Letters

Types of Degrees Other English Language & Literature/Letters Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other english language & literature/letters graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	143
Doctor’s Degree	18
Graduate Certificate	16

What Other English Language & Literature/Letters Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to other english language & literature/letters and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.

Knowledge Areas for Other English Language & Literature/Letters Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Skills for Other English Language & Literature/Letters Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other english language & literature/letters:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Other English Language & Literature/Letters Majors

A major in other english language & literature/letters will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Other English Language & Literature/Letters Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other english language & literature/letters:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors	9.8%	$66,590

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Other English Language & Literature/Letters?

The major attracts more women than men. About 80% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other english language & literature/letters majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	14
Black or African American	12
Hispanic or Latino	12
White	90
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	10

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other English Language & Literature/Letters. About 3.5% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other English Language & Literature/Letters

Some careers associated with other english language & literature/letters require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other english language & literature/letters have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	10.0%
Master’s Degree	31.5%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	1.3%
Doctoral Degree	60.5%
Post-Doctoral Training	0.3%

Online Other English Language & Literature/Letters Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	4	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	9	2
Bachelor’s Degree	5	2
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	17	1
Post-Master’s	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	8	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Mike Hazard under License

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