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Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

Discuss, Write, and Discover

At College of Saint Mary, your bachelor’s degree in English will open doors you never even imagined. With this degree, you can do just about anything because communication is vital in every field. 

The best part of this major is that you get to choose your area of concentration — writing or literature. You determine your specific area of interest through your minor and elective courses or dual major to pursue a specific career. Writing and literature is a more traditional English major, preparing you for professional school, writing, publishing, grant writing, public service and many other professions.

Employers, graduate schools and professional schools often seek out College of Saint Mary graduates because they are well-rounded, versatile, and prepared to be community leaders. With a focus on one-on-one, active learning, all courses are taught by faculty members rather than teaching assistants.

Degree Offered & Overview

Degree Offered & Overview

Undergraduate Degree Offered

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

Minor Offered

English Minor

Creative Writing

Program Details

Program Details

Start Date: August or January each year
Program Length: 4 years

Student Activities & Organizations

Student Activities & Organizations

Saint Mary's Review

Showcase your creativity in the Saint Mary’s Review, the University’s literary journal, published by the English Department every spring. The Saint Mary’s Review features a collection of short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and artwork from CSM students, staff, faculty, and alumnae. It also includes the winning one-act script from the New Works Initiative. The publication demonstrates the wonderful and diverse literary and artistic talent present within the CSM community and is a significant contribution to the University. Submissions are open to anyone in the CSM community, and students may be part of the editorial staff by taking the literary editing course offered every fall semester.

View Editions of the Saint Mary's Review

Career Outlook

Career Outlook

As an English major, your career choices are endless. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, some examples include working as a technical writer with a median salary of $74,650 and a projected job growth of 12% through 2030. The median salary for a public relations specialist is $62,810 with a projected growth of 11%. An editor can earn an annual median salary of $63,400 with a 5% projected job growth.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration

Students Find Their Passion Through Their Major

Chloe said she knew she made the right choice with CSM because of the people, including her classmates, staff and faculty.

Chloe, a junior, initially began college as a business major. But she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. “I’ve had a love for writing for so long that I just switched my major and study a little more that I found a bigger drive and motivation,” said Chloe, now an English major with career aspirations to be a journalist or writer. She’s also seeking three minors in business, communications and Spanish.

“I love that your professors get to know you so well. They want that connection and personal relationship with you, so you succeed,” she said. “Your professors want to know your name, they want to know how you are as a student, and they want to build you up for success by the time you get to graduation. That’s what I was looking for in a college.”

Read More About Chloe's Experience at CSM