English Degree

The English degree program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York 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 York

200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and publically funded. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,500.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Electrical Engineering
• Commerce
• Communications

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York. Scores in a range of 19 - 22 on the ACT or 1270 - 1610 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts about 80 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 30 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State York vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

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Students Enrolled in the English Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State York 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).