English Degree

The English degree program at LaGrange 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 Georgia colleges that offer english degrees.

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LaGrange College

700 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA

LaGrange College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lagrange, GA and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculum and daily life at the school. The school enrolls around one thousand students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• History

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 900 to 1100 on the SAT, or 20 to 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 59 percent of which only 31 percent chose to attend.  Additional admissions information can be obtained by reaching out to LC or completing the form on this page today.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,100 for the year. LaGrange College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The mascot for LaGrange College is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at lagrange.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

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Annual Salary: $54740

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).