English Degree

The English degree program at Augsburg College prepares students for the general study of the English language, with attention to the history and structure of the language, as well as communication skills, and the literature and culture of English-speaking persons. Students who graduate from the English degree program may pursue careers in writing, journalism, teaching, communications, marketing, linguistics, broadcasting, and more. Courses in the English degree program include communication theory, historical literature, including American and British literature. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer english degrees.

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Augsburg College (ARCC)

11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN

Augsburg College is a nonprofit private school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Minneapolis, MN, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Over 4,100 students enroll at Augsburg College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Augsburg College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Augsburg College. Scores within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 946 - 1231 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of about 51 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at augsburg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $33,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,500 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Augsburg College Auggies participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.augsburg.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Augsburg College offers a bachelor's degree program in english.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Annual Salary: $58320

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).