English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary - Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $67,920 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is -.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $67,920 | ||
| National Hourly | - | ||
| Statewide Annual | $41,682 | $61,715 | $71,732 |
| Statewide Hourly | - | - | - |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $44,379 | $64,148 | $74,033 |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $44,379 | $64,148 | $74,033 |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | $46,447 | $58,444 | $64,442 |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $34,328 | $56,395 | $67,429 |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
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Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 300 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 40 percent and an estmated 420 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing faster than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 12 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 300 | 420 | 3.42% | 12 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 150 | 190 | 2.67% | 4 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 150 | 190 | 2.67% | 4 |
| Eastern | 40 | 50 | 1.84% | 1 |
| Northern | 90 | 110 | 2.53% | 3 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 50% |
| Doctoral Degree | 41% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2% |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 2% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 0% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | ||
| Website:http://www.enmu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Raton | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmsu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Creative Writing | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Doctor's Degrees | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
| Master's Degree | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
| + NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT) | ||
| Website:http://www.nmt.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Technical and Business Writing | |
| + Santa Fe Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Creative Writing | |
| + University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Master's Degree | Comparative Literature | |
| Master's Degree | Creative Writing | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Doctor's Degrees | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
| Doctor's Degrees | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
| Master's Degree | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | |
| + University of Saint Francis | ||
| Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + University of the Southwest | ||
| Website:http://www.usw.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
| + Western New Mexico University | ||
| Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | 99.8% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Academic Support Center Director
- Business Communications Instructor
- College Professor
- Communications Instructor
- Communications Professor
- Composition Instructor
- Creative Writing Professor
- Department Chair
- Developmental English and Reading Instructor
- Developmental Writing Instructor
- ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)
- ESL Professor (English as a Second Language Professor)
- ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
- English Division Chair
- English Instructor
- English Professor
- English Teacher
- English and Reading Instructor
- Faculty Member
- Faculty Member, College or University
- General Education Instructor
- General Education Professor
- General Studies Program Chair
- Humanities Coordinator
- Humanities Division Chair
- Humanities Professor
- Instructor
- Journalism Professor
- Language Arts Teacher
- Language and Literature Division Chair
- Languages and Literature Instructor
- Lecturer
- Liberal Arts and Humanities Chair
- Literature Professor
- Professor
- Speech Instructor
- Teacher
- Teacher, Classics
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- Teacher, Creative Writing
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