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.

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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.

Additional Resources

Additional Career Research

Learn more about potential careers to determine what might be a good fit and provide the life you envision. Research can help you understand daily tasks, required preparation, typical salary, job outlook and much more to make informed career decisions.

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If you aren't sure where to begin or are having a hard time identifying your interests, a career assessment might help. We have tools to help you better understand your personality, interests, and values to help find career satisfaction.

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