English Degree

The English degree program at Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus 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 New Mexico colleges that offer english degrees.

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Eastern New Mexico University – Main Campus

Also known as ENMU-Portales

417 Schepps Blvd, Clovis, NM

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a public institution that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Portales, New Mexico, in a predominantly rural area. ENMU has an annual student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

Areas of study offered at Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus include:

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to ENMU are within the range of 17 to 23 on the ACT, or 830 to 1100 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of about 63 percent of which only 50 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at enmu.edu.

Tuition & fees at ENMU are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,600 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $11,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,100 annually. ENMU may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

ENMU has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.enmu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ENMU-Portales has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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

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).