English Degree

The English degree program at College of William and Mary 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 Virginia colleges that offer english degrees.

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College of William and Mary

Also known as William & Mary

402 E College St, Bridgewater, VA

William and Mary is a public school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Williamsburg, VA, in a predominantly suburban area. William and Mary has a yearly student enrollment of around 8,000.

Areas of study available at William and Mary include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1860 - 2170 on the SAT and within the range of 28 - 32 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at wm.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $40,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,600. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at William and Mary through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the College of William and Mary website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. College of William and Mary 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

• Harrisonburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 120

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).