English Degree

The English degree program at Curry 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer english degrees.

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Curry College

Also known as Conway School

88 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA

Curry College is a nonprofit private university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Milton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly suburban area. About three thousand students enroll at Curry College per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to Curry College achieve an SAT score within the range of 1240 - 1520, or an ACT score between 19 - 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 72% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at curry.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $35,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,600 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Curry College "Colonels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Curry 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

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).