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English Language & Literature Schools in Washington

138 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 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 123
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Washington

There are 21,480 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a English language and 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 and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,335. Graduates earn an average $42,800 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,017. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,714. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year.

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

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,620 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

An average student at PLU will pay a net price of $23,024. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,514. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Heritage University

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $6,850.

English Language & Literature Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Technical Writers 35% $85,520
Editors 31% $63,540
Writers and Authors 23% $61,060
High School Teachers 19% $68,740
Professors 19% $65,210
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $57,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Theology & Religious Vocations 156
Visual & Performing Arts 130
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 27
Philosophy & Religious Studies 10

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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