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English Language & Literature in Washington

English Language & Literature Schools in Washington

894 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

An English Language & Literature major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 109
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 14.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Washington

21,480 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english language & literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a english language & literature grad in the state is $67,550, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Washington that offer english language & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,676. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. 58% of students get financical aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private school has an average net price of $25,108.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,373. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,768. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.

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Heritage University

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $7,564. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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English Language & Literature Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
High School Teachers 19% $68,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Communication & Journalism 243
Theology & Religious Vocations 156
Social Sciences 147
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 37
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 35
History 32
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 27
Philosophy & Religious Studies 10

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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