When you can write well, read carefully and argue persuasively, you can do just about anything.
The English program at Maryville University helps students develop skills in the analysis, discussion and criticism of literature. Maryville’s blended program of study focuses on contemporary and classical literature, as well as rhetoric, composition, creative and professional writing. English major careers can include anything from teaching to publishing novels, or attending law school.
ENGLISH STUDENT
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WHY MARYVILLE
Maryville English majors develop skills in the analysis, discussion and criticism of literature. They build a solid foundation with the two-semester Survey of English Literature course and a senior capstone project, but the rest of your program is tailored for your career needs. Choose from courses such as Fairy Tales in Literature and Film or Contemporary American Fiction and Nonfiction.
Maryville partners with corporate and civic organizations in the greater St. Louis region and beyond to provide students with opportunities to experience hands-on involvement in real-world projects. Partners of the university include:
• Edward Jones
• Maritz
• Rawlings
• Mercy
Jesse Kavadlo, PhD, professor of English, was a featured speaker at the Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference. He has published three books including Don DeLillo: Balance at the Edge of Belief, which is a winner of the National Book Award and the William Dean Howells Medal.
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WHY MARYVILLE
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, online publications and services are growing in number and sophistication, spurring demand for writers and authors, especially those with Web, multimedia, language and communication skills.
SALARY
TOP 10%
$118,760
MEDIAN
$61,820
JOB GROWTH
8%
ESTIMATED
through 2026
10,000 NEW JOBS THROUGH 2026
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
in this field:
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*Data on this page provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.