English Degree

The English degree program at Bennett College for Women 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 North Carolina colleges that offer english degrees.

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Bennett College for Women

Also known as Bennett College / Bennett

100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road, Belmont, NC

Bennett College for Women is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Greensboro, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty is due primarily to the small student body, nearly 800 students, maintained by Bennett College for Women.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Journalism
• Biology
• Psychology
• Business Administration

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Bennett College for Women accepts about 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, about 18 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,100. Students attending Bennett College for Women may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Students who would like to see more about Bennett College for Women may take a look at their website at http://www.bennett.edu.

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Annual Salary: $59300

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).