Careers and Opportunities
What can you do with an English major? The short answer is: anything you want! Explore what you can do and see what other recent graduates have done here!
But don’t take our word for it! Major companies and news outlets agree that there are many reasons to choose a major, minor, or advanced degree in English:
- English majors are in high demand among employers because of their communication, writing, research and critical thinking skills. Indeed, the employment numbers for those holding English degrees should make readers wonder why you wouldn’t study English.
- English degrees open up a variety of career paths.
- A degree in English prepares students to tackle lasting political, social, and technical challenges relevant to us all. In a world in constant need of repair, students trained in English become forces for positive change.
- Those who study English learn to appreciate and wield the world’s most fundamental tools: the written and spoken word.
Explore the many career avenues from our career center here. And read more about some of our English alumni's careers in higher education, editing, finance, law and consumer technology in Alumni Careers and Pathways.
You can also visit the Career Center for a one-on-one chat with an advisor. Or check out Handshake below for current jobs and positions seeking graduates with an English major.