Master's Degree in English

Career Paths

Many traditional jobs for an English major are those that directly involve writing, such as journalism or publishing. You might also look for senior level technical writing positions, handling everything from developing detailed instructions for electronics or businesses processes to working with the development of websites. A master’s degree is often the minimum or preferred requirement for teaching at the community college level, and some universities also hire master’s degree graduates to teach at the freshman and sophomore levels, such as beginning composition and writing for business courses.

Graduates of master’s degree programs in English are also qualified for careers in human resources, market research, sales, public relations, customer service, film and television, and other positions not typically thought of as career paths for English majors. 

Primary Careers