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English Language & Literature in West Virginia

English Language & Literature Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 5,440 people employed in jobs related to an English Language & Literature degree, compared to 1,487,630 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. WV

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for an English Language & Literature grad in the state is $61,208, compared to a typical salary of $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. WV

There are 2 colleges in West Virginia that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,877 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 94%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $8,400 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,805 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

English Language & Literature Careers in WV

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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