Popular Careers for English Majors

Copy editor. Journalist. PR genius. Marketing wizard. Celebrated author. You may still be deciding where you'd like to take your English major. Let us help you explore your options. Take a look at PayScale's list of most popular careers for English majors.


	Methodology Jobs ranked by popularity among graduates. Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees from all colleges. See full methodology for more.

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Popular Careers for English Majors - Full List
Popular Careers for English Majors	Median Salary All U.S.

Technical Writer	$65,700

Administrative Assistant	$34,800

High School Teacher	$49,400

Executive Assistant	$49,400

Administrative / Office Manager	$41,500

Copywriter	$53,400

Retail Store Manager	$52,500

Marketing Coordinator	$39,900

Middle School Teacher	$47,400

Paralegal	$54,300

Editorial Assistant	$30,500

Managing Editor	$62,300

Elementary School Teacher	$45,200

Assistant Editor	$36,100

Editor	$51,500

Customer Service Representative (CSR)	$34,600

Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization	$64,100

Copy Editor	$47,000

Associate Editor, Print	$42,200

Legal Secretary	$51,900

Methodology
All data is limited to those with a Bachelor's degree and no higher degrees who work full-time in the United States. Jobs are listed in order of relative popularity amongst graduates with a Bachelor's degree in the given major from any college. Median salary for each job title is for individuals with any major who have a typical amount of experience at that job. Salary is the sum of compensation from base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, commissions, and overtime, if applicable. Salary does not include equity (stock) compensation. This chart is based upon PayScale Salary Survey data, and may not represent all individuals in these categories. See full methodology for more.