Careers for English Majors

Students who major in English at Carthage develop skills that allow them to pursue any career that requires the ability to think critically and creatively. English students become informed and effective communicators.

An English major is a springboard to any profession rooted in critical and creative thought. For those specifically seeking work as full-time writers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4 percent growth in the job market through 2031.

Please note that this list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

Web page designer
Development assistant
Grant writer
School administrator
Attorney
Book editor
Copy editor
Advertising Copywriter
Teacher or professor
Sports Editor
News Editor
Technical Writer
Journalist
Public and Media Relations
Librarian

Where are Carthage English graduates working now?

Alumni of the program work as writers, teachers, and a diverse mix of other occupations for employers such as:

Kenosha County Clerk’s Office
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Cook County (Illinois) State’s Attorney’s Office
Lincolnwood (Illinois) Public Library

Others have continued on to top graduate programs in fine arts, law, American literature, political science, gender studies, and journalism.

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What graduate schools do Carthage English graduates attend?

University of Texas at Austin — Ph.D. program in English
Columbia College Chicago — MFA program in Film
University of Kent (England) — Ph.D. program in English
School of the Art Institute of Chicago — MFA program in Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin-Madison — MLS program
Columbia College Chicago — MA program in journalism
University of Swansea (Wales) — MA program in Gender Studies

Visit The Aspire Center for more information on careers after Carthage