English majors develop skills which are highly valued by employers, such as analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, excellent oral and written communication, cultural fluency, and empathy. Our alumni have gone on to become: Teachers, Librarians, Medical and Technical Writers, Educational Leaders, Published Poets, Editors, Public Policy Makers, Grant Writers, Lawyers, Journalists, Bankers.
Our alumni have also entered graduate programs at the following schools: Emerson College, Simmons College, Columbia University, University of Washington, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Clark University, Indiana University, University of Texas, Austin, Boston University, Ball State University, Western Washington University, Southern Connecticut State University, Westfield State University, Breadloaf Middlebury College.