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English Language & Literature in Texas

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English Language & Literature Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 542 students earned their English Language & Literature degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 368
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
Post-Master’s Certificate 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 58.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Texas

131,460 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 Texas

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $61,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,887. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,773 a year.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,035. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at SHSU.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,797 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. A typical student attending UH will pay a net price of $13,721. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,194 after graduation. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $35,955 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Texas A&M College Station grads earn an average salary of $54,342.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,939 after earning their degree at this institution.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

English Language & Literature Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
High School Teachers 21% $57,800
Technical Writers 19% $71,020
Writers and Authors 15% $53,730
English Language and Literature Professors 15% $69,130
Professors 13% $57,170
Editors 5% $53,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,187
Visual & Performing Arts 1,011
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 229
Liberal Arts & Humanities 219
Philosophy & Religious Studies 163

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