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Careers for English Majors

As an English major, you'll develop the insight of an artist, the analytical precision of a scientist, and the persuasiveness of a lawyer.

By nature, Liberal Arts majors make great employees in any field because of their ability to communicate effectively, think critically and solve complex problems. These timeless skills make them attractive to employers in all walks of society. An English major often pursues careers as a:

  • Journalist
  • Development Officer
  • Professor
  • Editor
  • Personnel Manager
  • Salesperson
  • Grant Writer
  • Project Manager
  • English Language Teacher
  • Technical Writer
  • Creative Writer
  • Lawyer/Paralegal
  • Speech Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Research Analyst
  • Publications Manager
  • Web Content Provider
  • Politician
  • Librarian
  • Community Leader
  • Web Designer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Academic Administrator

For questions about career options, please contact our Interim Career Advisor for the Department, Dr. Joan Latchaw.

When the English major is matched with complementary minors and thoughtful internships, new possibilities arise. A few examples are:

  • ENGLISH + pre-med = Doctor
  • ENGLISH + business/economics/marketing = industry jobs of all types
  • ENGLISH + computer science = Technical Writer, publishing, new media
  • ENGLISH + social work = Social Worker, Law Enforcement, Case Manager
  • ENGLISH + art/art history = Museum Director, Curator
  • ENGLISH + theatre = Stage Manager, Dramaturge

Announcements

  • English Alumni Senator Wendy DeBoer for Receives 2024 Public Service Award
  • UNO Names Jill Sutton Employee of the Month
  • TATP Hosts "Reentry Past and Present: Bridging Communities for Change"
  • Abby Swoboda receives 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award
  • Anna Kollmeyer receives Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Service Learning
  • Tyler Ayres receives Fulbright award to teach English in Taiwan
  • Jody Keisner receives Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship
  • UNO English Alum Earns Nebraska English Teacher of the Year Award
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Humanities Majors in the Job Market

Here's what employers say they want in the ideal employee: someone who has a broad knowledge base, who can collaborate to solve problems, debate, communicate and think critically.

Those are all skills that humanities programs insist students learn before they graduate.

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