English Degree

The English degree program at Indiana State University 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 Indiana colleges that offer english degrees.

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Indiana State University

Also known as Indiana State

8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN

Indiana State University is a public institution that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Terre Haute, IN, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at Indiana State University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Indiana State offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1200 - 1520 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. Indiana State University accepts roughly 90% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, around 29% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,800 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,100. Students attending Indiana State may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Indiana State is the "Sycamores", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.indstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana State has offered the following degree levels 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

Salary & Wages

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Annual Salary: $55360

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).