English Degree

The English degree program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Mont Alto 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Mont Alto

4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto is a public institution located in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,300.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Nursing
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Forest Technology
• Human Development and Family Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 24 on the ACT or 1220 to 1570 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of getting accepted. This school accepts roughly 90 percent of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 52 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.psu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $21,000 for the year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $5,200. Some students at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ma.psu.edu/ to view additional information.

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).