Dear English Major lists nine misconceptions about English majors. Chances are you've probably heard the first four:
English majors can be teachers, yes. But they can also be successful business leaders, writers, legal specialists, marketing professionals—the list goes on. There are endless career options and salary possibilities, all an English degree away.
Job Title | 2021 Median Salary |
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Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma Teacher | $59,720 |
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Manager | $133,380 |
Editor | $63,350 |
High School Teacher | $61,820 |
Human Resources Specialist | $62,290 |
Lawyer | $127,990 |
Librarian | $61,190 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner | $49,470 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistant | $56,230 |
Postsecondary Teacher | $79,640 |
Public Relations Specialist | $62,800 |
Reporter, Correspondent, and Broadcast News Analyst | $48,370 |
Technical Writer | $78,060 |
Web Developer | $77,030 |
Writer/Author | $69,510 |
Arbonne | Beckfield College | Campbell County Schools |
Cincinnati Art Museum | Citizens Deposit Bank | City Beat |
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company | Digs | Full Sail University |
Gallatin County Schools | Gateway Community & Technical College | Gyro: |
Ivy Tech Community College | Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Kenton County Public Library |
Liberty Mutual | Miami University | Mount St. Joseph University |
Northern Kentucky University | Notre Dame Academy | Our Life Logs |
PEMA | Porkbelly Press | Schweitzer Tax & Insurance |
Southern New Hampshire University | The YMCA | University of Cincinnati |
University of Illinois | University of Louisville | University of North Texas |
Xavier University | Zwicker & Associates |