Careers for English Majors

An English major is more flexible than some people realize. Read on to learn more about career options for English majors.

What Can I Do with an English Major? More than you might think.
The Employable English Major. News stories about why employers value majors in the humanities, especially English.
Placement Statistics. Where EIU English alumni go from here.

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Careers for English Majors

An English major is more flexible than some people realize. Read on to learn more about career options for English majors.

What Can I Do with an English Major? More than you might think.

The Employable English Major. News stories about why employers value majors in the humanities, especially English.

Placement Statistics. Where EIU English alumni go from here.

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