Field of Interest
Open the door to unlimited career opportunities.
A degree in English literature opens the door to unlimited career opportunities in which strong writing, communication, and analytical skills are valued. Our program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum with a focus on social, cultural, and historical contexts, as well as genres, movements, national traditions, and themes.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificate
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the English Literature program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Applied English Language Skills |
Course List |
University Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the English Literature program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Arts |
AA |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in English (Literature) |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a certificate within the English Literature program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.54
Annual Median Wage
$59,379
Number of People Employed
1,229
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.4%
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$62.93
Annual Median Wage
$130,899
Number of People Employed
9,004
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5%
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.24
Annual Median Wage
$46,263
Number of People Employed
1,803
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2%
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3%
Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.40
Annual Median Wage
$44,515
Number of People Employed
168
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.2%
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.13
Annual Median Wage
$46,037
Number of People Employed
662
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -14.5%
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.38
Annual Median Wage
$63,199
Annual Job Openings
1,105
Number of People Employed
15,112
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.7%
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.24
Annual Median Wage
$64,984
Number of People Employed
3,789
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.4%
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.81
Annual Median Wage
$47,453
Number of People Employed
1,472
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.7%
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.24
Annual Median Wage
$46,263
Number of People Employed
1,803
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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