English Language and Literature, General

CIP 23.0101 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

184

223 total including inactive

States

Across 24 states

Graduates (2024)

2,420

Total completions

English Language and Literature, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 24 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and New York.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$78,270

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,380

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $10,920, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for creative individuals who value originality.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 764 (31.6%)

Female: 1,656 (68.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 2,211 (91.4%)

Certificate: 209 (8.6%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Conventional

Artistic

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Creative design
Artistic expression

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

⭐ Work Values

♦ Instructing

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Helping others

♦ Creativity

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation?

Do you value instructing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Creative individuals who value originality
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.