English Degree

The English degree program at University of Dallas 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 Texas colleges that offer english degrees.

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University of Dallas

3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX

UD is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Irving, TX, which is a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,800 students enroll at UD yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1610 to 2000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 24 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to University of Dallas. 88% of those students that apply are accepted to UD, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Dallas Crusaders participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.udallas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dallas has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $63590
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $48840

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).