English
The English major introduces students to a wide variety of literature written by men and women, past and present. It trains you to read accurately and imaginatively, to write clearly and forcefully, and to enjoy the potential for creative play afforded by rich and complex language. Graduates have pursued careers in journalism, business, library science, education, and technical writing, as well as within business and law.
What can I do with this major?
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in English. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
How To Create a LinkedIn Profile and Tips To Navigate
While LinkedIn can provide the most comprehensive database of what both new and experienced alumni have done on their career journey, below are some examples of what recent alums have done following graduation.
Job Titles & Employers of New Alumni
- High School English Teacher - Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Project Associate - Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
- Congressional Relations Intern - Middle East Policy Council
- Associate Recruiter - Ascendo Resources
- Associate HR Business Partner - Northrop Grumman
- Financial Advisor Trainee - UBS
- Editorial Acquisitions Intern - Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
- Freelance Editor - Self-Employed
Advanced Degrees Pursued by New Alumni
- PhD in English - Cornell University
- Master of Education - Boston College
- Master of Arts in Teaching - Loyola University Maryland
- Master of Religion and Literature - University of Edinburgh
- Master of Library Science - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Juris Doctor - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Master of Arts in English - Saint Louis University
- Master of Arts in English Language & Literature - University College Cork
- PhD in Classical Studies - Duke University
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- English Literary Society
- Sigma Tau Delta
- Creative Writing Club
- Corridors Literary Art Magazine
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.
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