Career & Postgraduate Opportunities
English majors' critical reading, analytical skills, and writing abilities prepare them for success in a wide range of workplace settings. Below are some career opportunities well suited for English majors:
WRITING/COMMUNICATIONS
- advertising content specialist
- copywriter
- critic
- editor
- journalist
- medical writer
- public relations specialist
- radio production assistant
- screenwriter
- social media manager
- technical writer
BUSINESS/GOVERNMENT/NON PROFIT
- archivist
- congressional aide
- content strategist
- events coordinator
- grant writer
- lobbyist
- market research analyst
- publisher
- web developer
EDUCATION
- academic success counselor
- admissions representative
- college instructor
- K-12 teacher
- librarian
- program administrator
- student affairs coordinator
- tutor
English majors also find success continuing their post-graduate education. Students interested in attending graduate, law, or other professional school should work with a full-time faculty member to obtain information about specific programs and to discuss securing letters of recommendations during their junior year.