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. 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
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
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
Meet the English & Composition Faculty
Saint Mary's Review
The English department publishes the Saint Mary’s Review, College of Saint Mary’s literary journal, 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. Beginning in 2019-20, it also includes the winning one-act script from the New Works Initiative. It is edited by students under the advisement of the director of the English program. The Saint Mary’s Review showcases the wonderful and diverse literary and artistic talent present within the CSM community and is a significant contribution to the college. 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.
Saint Mary's Review 2021-2022
Featuring a collection of short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and artwork from CSM students, staff, faculty and alumnae.
Saint Mary's Review 2019-2020
Featuring a collection of short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and artwork from CSM students, staff, faculty and alumnae.
