What Can I Do with an English Major?

A degree in English opens doors to a wide variety of fulfilling careers, and our alumni prove just how far those doors can take you. English graduates are in demand across numerous fields, including business, law, publishing, marketing, education, writing/editing, nonprofit work, and entertainment. National data show that English majors are well-employed and well-compensated, and surveys reveal that 96% of English majors would major in English again. Offering skills in communication, problem-solving, empathy, and critical thinking, an English degree is a path to success. Here are just a few of the many career possibilities for someone with a Bachelor of Arts in English:

• News Reporter

• Journalist

• Public Relations

• Corporate Blogger

• Inside Sales

• Social Media Manager

• Editor

• Freelance Editor

• Communications Officer

• Publishing

• Grant & Proposal Writer

• Television, Radio, Hollywood Writer

• English Professor

• Primary, Secondary School Teacher

• Attorney

• Paralegal, Legal Assistant

• Copywriter

• English as a Foreign Language Teacher

• Information Officer

• Lobbyist

• Special Events Coordinator

• Book buyer/seller

• Market Research Analyst

• Program Administrator

• Legislative Assistant

• Fundraising Coordinator

• Speechwriter

• IT Project Manager

• Web Developer

• Human Resources

• Technical Writer

• Copywriter

• Technical Recruiter

• Marriage and Family Therapist

• Stage Manager

• Film Editor

• GED Instructor

• Assistant Principal

• Digital Archivist

• Mobile Application Developer

• Sports Reporter

• Family Support Worker

• Anthropologist

• Travel Agent

• Theater Director

Additional Resources

What can you do with a degree in English? (brochure)

English career paths

Why English? (articles)

Real Careers for English Majors List

What Can I Do with an English Degree? Internship resource

Informational Interviews

The link above leads to a playlist containing informational interviews with Regis English alumni and other working professionals with English degrees, conducted by Regis English majors.