English Degree

The English degree program at Gordon 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 Georgia colleges that offer english degrees.

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Gordon College (Gordon)

Administration Building, Athens, GA

Gordon College is located in Barnesville, GA and is a public institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their goals. Gordon has an annual student enrollment of over 5,000.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Elementary Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score within the range of 770 to 950, or an ACT composite score within the range of 15 to 19. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Gordon, with 79 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $3,300, while nonresidents pay $9,800 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Gordon website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gordon 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

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).