English Major
Successful Graduates
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Graduate
School of Education, University of Pennsylvania
Anne Colwell, Ph.D. '86
Associate Professor of English, University of Delaware
Author of Inscrutable Houses: Metaphors of the Body in
the Poems of Elizabeth Bishop and numerous articles and poems
Depending on your interests and talents, you can pursue a career in technical writing, advertising, newspaper and broadcast journalism, public relations, publishing, or teaching. If you plan to go on to graduate school, an English degree is valuable in the fields of law, library science, international relations, business, and mass communication.
Communication Major
Some typical career opportunities:
- Business Communications
- Broadcast and Print Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Education
- Graduate & Professional School Opportunities
- Law
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Scientific and Technical Writing
- Theatrical Arts
Salary Ranges for English & Communication Majors
Starting salaries for English majors can fluctuate dramatically depending upon the chosen career. THe following numbers, reported in The Princeton Review, represent possible beginning salaries and salaries after a five year period:
| Position | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Journalist | $27,000 - 50,000 |
| Librarian | $40,000 - 45,000 |
| Media Planner | $30,000 - 52,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $21,000 - 36,000 |
| Teacher | $38,000 - 50,000 (depending on school district) |
| Web Editor | $45,000 - 80,000 |
| Revised: September 1, 2004 | |