English & Literature · Delaware
English & Literature colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Delaware that offer English & Literature programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
English develops critical reading, analytical writing, and rhetorical skill, a flexible major that feeds into law, publishing, education, marketing, and any field that values communication.
Schools in Delaware that offer English & Literature
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,440
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,006
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
269
University of Delaware
Newark, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$16,080
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
23,261
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$12,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,820
English & Literature programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
3 / 3
Universities / 2-year
6 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$16,080
Median in-state tuition
$12,885
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Delaware
23,261 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a English & Literature program
- Literary analysis and theory
- Survey of American, British, and world literature
- Rhetoric and composition
- Creative or professional writing workshops
- Linguistics fundamentals
- Research methods in the humanities
- Genre studies (poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction)
- Senior thesis or portfolio
Where a English & Literature degree can lead
- Editor / Copy Editor
- Technical Writer
- Content Marketer
- Journalist
- High School English Teacher (with cert)
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $42,000–$60,000 early-career
An English major covers literature (American, British, world, multicultural), creative writing, rhetoric and composition, and literary theory. Programs typically include a tracking choice, Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, or Secondary Education, plus a senior research thesis or portfolio. The major builds skills (writing, analysis, evidence-based argument) that transfer broadly across professional fields.
English graduates work in publishing, journalism, marketing/content, technical writing, education, and law (English is a common pre-law major). The major pairs well with a minor in Communications, Marketing, or a foreign language.
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