Major · CIP 23.01

English Language and Literature, General

625 international students graduated in English Language and Literature, General in the 2024–25 academic year. 1,321 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
625
International graduates, 2024–25
272 bachelor's · 206 master's · 119 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
1,321
Four-year schools that offer it
4
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Occupations related to English Language and Literature, General

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSOC 25-203163,500 openings a year · 2,063 LCA filings63,500−0.2%$72,0402,063
EditorsSOC 27-30417,900 openings a year · 92 LCA filings7,900−1.1%$77,92092
Writers and AuthorsSOC 27-304311,900 openings a year · 40 LCA filings11,900−0.3%$76,91040
Technical WritersSOC 27-30423,200 openings a year · 229 LCA filings3,200+0.8%$90,390229

College teaching in this field: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology