English Language & Literature Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,536 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.2% of English Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 48,926 degrees were awarded toEnglish Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 135 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,463 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,304 |
| Master’s Degree | 10,911 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,111 |
Earnings of English Language & Literature Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature of $41,979 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,778 |
| 4 years | $41,979 |
| 5 years | $48,446 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for English Language & Literature majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 84 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 49.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 7.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 30 | 22.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English Language & Literature Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,675 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English Language & Literature students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 1,548 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 785 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 436 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 405 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 375 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 347 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 336 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. This school awarded 313 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 298 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 252 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 248 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 233 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for English Language & Literature majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 224 undergraduate certificates in English Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
English Language & Literature Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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