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English Language & Literature Schools in Wisconsin

81 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 26,560 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 Wisconsin

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $59,360. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 8 colleges in Wisconsin that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,234. In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. 85% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,200 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,193 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
916 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $19,788. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at MBU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate.

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Marquette University

Milwaukee
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,051. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,650 after earning their degree at this institution.

English Language & Literature Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $50,190
Technical Writers 11% $58,460
Professors 5% $78,880
English Language and Literature Professors 5% $68,240
High School Teachers 3% $56,700
Editors -5% $46,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Visual & Performing Arts 146
Theology & Religious Vocations 91
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 74
Philosophy & Religious Studies 33
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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