English Degree

The English degree program at University of Maine at Farmington 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 Maine colleges that offer english degrees.

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University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

46 University Dr, Augusta, ME

University of Maine at Farmington provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Farmington, ME and publically funded. University of Maine at Farmington has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at UMF, with 37 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000, while nonresidents pay $20,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

UMF offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about UMF may visit their website at http://www.umf.maine.edu.

Students Enrolled in the English Program

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