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English field of degree. Employment: 1,878,040. Median annual wage: $60,000.

English field of degree. Employment: 1,878,040. Median annual wage: $60,000

Table 1. English degree, 2022.
Chart 1. Types of English majors, 2022.
Chart 2. Employment distribution of workers with an English degree, by occupational group, 2022.

Table 2. Top-employing occupations for workers with an English degree.

Suggested citation:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Field of degree: English,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/english/english-field-of-degree.htm (visited October 02, 2024).

Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024