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The English Department's main office is in Muenzinger D110.

Alumni

Aerial photo of all of campus with mountains in the back

Numerous career avenues are available to English majors, including communication, journalism, business, marketing and education.

According to the 2017-18 College Salary Report by PayScale Human Capital, the median salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in English and 0-5 years of experience is $40,700, and $71,300 for 10-plus years of experience. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that 2016-2026 job growth for writing jobs will be 8 percent, same as the projected average job growth. Job growth for elementary-school teachers will be 7 percent, about the same as the projected average job growth for the period.

Art Kaufman prior to giving a commencement speech

“A degree in English increases in value, commensurate with our experiences, as we age. Riches await those who read, reflect and write.â€

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý—Art Kaufman, MA 2019/BA 1976