English Degree

The English degree program at Ursinus 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer english degrees.

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Ursinus College

Also known as Trinity School for Ministry

311 Eleventh St, Ambridge, PA

Ursinus College 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 Collegeville, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Ursinus College is nearly 1,800 yearly.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. This school has an acceptance rate of around 70% of which only 16% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at ursinus.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Ursinus College Bears participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• 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. Ursinus 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

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $63510

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).