English Degree

The English degree program at The College of Wooster 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 Ohio colleges that offer english degrees.

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The College of Wooster (Wooster)

Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH

The College of Wooster is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Wooster, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at The College of Wooster exceeds two thousand yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• English Language And Literature
• History
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The College of Wooster. A score in a range of 1650 - 1980 on the SAT, or 24 - 30 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. An estimated 60% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 19% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $42,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,700 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at The College of Wooster through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

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

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The College of Wooster 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).