Careers in English and Writing

A degree in English and writing will prepare you for more careers than you ever dreamed possible. You’ll be prepared to write well, communicate effectively, think critically, and organize and analyze complex information and ideas.

Our majors pursue careers in:

• Advertising
• Business
• Human resources
• International and domestic education
• Journalism
• Library science
• Marketing
• Non-profit management
• Public Relations
• Publishing

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in English and writing:

• Staff writer
• Technical writer
• Assistant editor or editorial assistant
• Research coordinator or associate
• Proposal writer
• Technical support specialist
• Copywriter

Our majors attend graduate and professional schools in:

• Business Administration
• Education
• English
• Health Science
• Law
• Library Science
• Psychology

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

• AmeriCorps
• Peace Corps
• Kohl's
• Sky High Marketing
• State of Alaska Fish & Game
• Public Allies
• Milwaukee School of Languages
• Lakeland College
• Rockwell Automation
• Harley-Davidson
• Vande Hey Company