Additional opportunities exist in law, business management, journalism, and other fields welcoming those with a liberal education and communication skills. In each case, students are given thorough preparation for entrance into a secondary credential program in English. Career Opportunities English majors are employed in all sectors of our economy because analytical and communication skills are essential in an increasingly technological society. Employment opportunities are therefore not limited to teaching in our schools, colleges, and universities. Graduates are employed in such diverse fields as engineering and agriculture, commerce, finance, and real estate.
Many graduates find positions as writers and editors, including writing of technical materials.
Others are employed in the broad fields of government, transportation, technology, utilities, social science, publications, communications, and the media. An English major is also considered excellent preparation for graduate school, seminary, or schools of law. Many graduates seek advanced degrees in library science and education, or prepare for careers in city, county, state, or federal government or the foreign service. English majors also take electives from other disciplines and feel that they are offered more varied responsibilities and promotions as a result of these classes. Recent graduates have found positions in teaching, journalism, libraries, business administration, data collection, retail management, public relations, government, and the growing area of health services.