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English, B.A.

Program Highlights

CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL THINKING
Sharpen your sword and apply your skills to any industry.

SHAPE YOUR WORLDVIEW
Forge your path forward, informed by those who have come before us.

4+1 ACCELERATED MASTER’S
Earn your initial certification Master’s in Education in one year.

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My aim in getting an English degree is to learn everything I can about what makes a good story. That includes studying the best writers of the past. I have the opportunity to endlessly analyze literature, an experience that is rewarding in more ways than one.

Lydia Fanara ‘25 (English)

How Much Will I Pay?

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Total Program
Sticker Price:

$52,127


Last year

100%

of full-time freshmen students who applied 
for a scholarship received one

$25,324

average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year

Roberts' Strategic Pillars

Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY

ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH

You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.

CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.

READY TO
LEAD

You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.

FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES

Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.

Courses and Requirements

View major requirements and more.

What Will I Learn?

You will:

  • Study rigorous and engaging literature courses
  • Gain breadth and depth – study centuries of literature and dive into a favorite author’s work
  • Sharpen your writing and communication skills
  • Expand and purify your imagination
  • Immerse yourself in community and attend special events such as watching a play at Geva Theatre
  • Be mentored by professors and alumni

Career Outlook

Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:

Internships

  • Pastoral Intern
  • Human Resources at Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Student Teaching

Careers

  • Writer/Editor
  • English Teacher
  • Librarian
  • Counselor
  • Brand Strategist
  • Web Designer
  • Senior Pastor
  • Videographer/Editor
  • Property Manager

Grad Schools

  • Roberts Wesleyan University
  • University of Rhode Island
  • Syracuse University
  • Duke Divinity University
  • McMaster Divinity College
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Emerson College
  • SUNY Brockport

Frequently Asked Questions

An English degree involves studying some of the most famous authors of all time. It allows you to craft your own views of the world, as you draw inspiration from literature.

As an English major, you will dabble in topics like American literature, world literature, the novel, children’s and adolescent literature, major authors, and more.

English majors read broadly and learn to write pointedly and passionately. They learn to ask what the most incisive and creative minds have asked and to discern—amidst a Christian community—how to stay true to God and themselves in a confusing world. And of course they write. English majors become skilled at organizing heaps of information; they learn how to change people’s minds. Not every graduate has these skills anymore, and many employers seek to hire such people.

Studying English can help you acquire important skills, such as:

  • Learning to read in an efficient and careful manner – helping you to notice things others may miss. 
  • The ability to write in a coherent and clear way. 
  • Being able to think outside yourself, consider others’ points of views, and feel empathy for others.

An English degree can open the door to many job opportunities. Some examples include: 

  • English Teachers
  • Library Occupations
  • Management
  • Writers and Authors
  • Editors
  • Lawyers
  • Brand Strategists
  • Professors
  • Radio Broadcasters
  • Researchers

According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for those with an English degree was $51,000 in 2019. Naturally, the numbers will differ by area, level, field, and position.

Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors. 

Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.

We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.

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