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English Language & Literature in West Virginia

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English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia

33 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

An English Language & Literature major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 4,850 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in West Virginia

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $52,910 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,355. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

English Language & Literature Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $51,210
Technical Writers 10% $37,110
High School Teachers 8% $46,270
Professors 6% $52,280
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Editors -2% $49,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Visual & Performing Arts 50
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 31
Liberal Arts & Humanities 26
Theology & Religious Vocations 26

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View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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