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Major Overview for English Language and Literature, General

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Overview for English Language and Literature, General

A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Careers for English Language and Literature, General Majors

A major in English Language and Literature, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in English Language and Literature, General

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of English Language and Literature, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
388
(5.5%)
Most Selective$21,100
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
356
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$12,355
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
313
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$17,046
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
310
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
309
(4.7%)
Most Selective$22,247
The Ohio State University - Columbus Campus
Columbus, OH
297
(3.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,165
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
285
(3.3%)
Highly Selective$11,217
Rutgers University - New Brunswick-Piscataway
New Brunswick, NJ
277
(5.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,373
SUNY at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
268
(9.3%)
Highly Selective$16,000
SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY
258
(9.3%)
Moderately Selective$16,050
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.