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Major Overview for English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

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Overview for English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

A program that focuses on the literatures and literary developments of the English-speaking peoples of the British Isles and the British Commonwealth, from the origins of the English language to the present. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, country and regional specializations, literary criticism, and the study of folkloric traditions.

Careers for English Literature (British and Commonwealth) Majors

A major in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Top 15 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of English Literature (British and Commonwealth) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
321
(5.4%)
Moderately Selective$19,657
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
186
(8.8%)
Highly Selective$11,234
New York University
New York, NY
130
(2.7%)
Highly Selective$48,190
University of Pittsburgh-Main Campus
Pittsburgh, PA
82
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,176
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
67
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$43,856
SUNY College at Purchase
Purchase, NY
38
(5.3%)
Most Selective$16,981
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN
13
(3.7%)
Minimally Selective$36,700
Berea College
Berea, KY
8
(2.4%)
Most Selective$7,032
Gannon University
Erie, PA
8
(1.8%)
Minimally Selective$31,386
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
7
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$18,802
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.