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English Language And Literature Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in English Language And Literature but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in English Language And Literature but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for English Language And Literature majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for English Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of English Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 49,600 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 69,700 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 40,000 |
| 3 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 55,100 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 71,300 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 54,300 |
| 3 | Writers and Authors | 48,900 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 37,900 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 52,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 112,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 53,400 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 46,400 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 68,000 |
| 3 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 120,000 |
| 3 | Writers and Authors | 60,300 |
| 3 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 76,700 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 173,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 32,200 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Postsecondary Teachers | 81,000 |
| 11 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 164,000 |
| 10 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 80,000 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 85,100 |
| 4 | Education Administrators | 116,000 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 128,000 |
| 2 | Librarians | 74,000 |
| 2 | Writers and Authors | 59,000 |
| 2 | Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents | 88,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for English Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of English Language And Literature majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 8 | Colleges and universities | 51,800 |
| 5 | Legal services | 79,600 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 30,300 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 76,100 |
| 2 | Printing, publishing, and allied industries, except newspapers | 56,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 58,400 |
| 2 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 58,900 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 64,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of English Language And Literature majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Elementary and secondary schools | 73,000 |
| 10 | Colleges and universities | 80,100 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Legal services | 128,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 124,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 96,500 |
| 2 | Insurance | 103,000 |
| 2 | Miscellaneous professional and related services | 36,900 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 68,000 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 88,500 |
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