Undergraduate Job Paths
As you ready yourself for the job hunt, you’re likely to reflect on your talents and expertise. Your chosen field of study, English, has helped you develop razor-sharp critical thinking and strong communication abilities. You’re a language expert. You can clarify complex material for others to use. You know how to sift through information to figure out what really matters. All of these transferable skills have prepared you for a variety of jobs. Understand how to sell these skills and you’ll successfully transition from undergrad to working professional.
Return on Investment: Common jobs held by English majors
SPEECH WRITER
Median Salary: $78,000
ROI of Degree Earner: 122%
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Median Salary: $88,000
ROI of Degree Earner: 139%
WEB CONTENT MANAGER
Median Salary: $79,000
ROI of Degree Earner: 125%
Value of English Degrees
What good is a degree in English? What are you supposed to do with it? Plenty, it turns out. If you’re on the fence about becoming an English major or minor, or if you find yourself having to make the case to someone who is skeptical about your prospects after graduation (even if that someone’s yourself) consider the varied career path that students find: