English Lit Majord who make $$$

[Anonymous]

My niece, an English Lit Major from NYU works for big tech companies.

She makes good money and is always being recruited.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So again.. most get a masters.

And an English degree is great for grad programs. It’s a wonderful degree for critical thinking, writing skills, etc.

The point of college (for any degree) is to further critical thinking skills. An English degree doesn't corner the market for "critical thinking" skills.

For some the above is correct, but many others view the point of college to be career training.

[Anonymous]

corporate communications to c-suite

manufacturing conglomerate

only company i've worked for

early 40s now, started direct from college

BA, cornell, nothing beyond.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So again.. most get a masters.

And an English degree is great for grad programs. It’s a wonderful degree for critical thinking, writing skills, etc.

The point of college (for any degree) is to further critical thinking skills. An English degree doesn't corner the market for "critical thinking" skills.

Why not? Doesn't written analysis require critical thinking?

? apparently, it didn't teach you reading comprehension skills.

[Anonymous]

Back in the day, you would leave an Ivy English department with an A.B. and go straight to McKinsey or GS, or else work on the low rungs of arts/journalism/publishing before heading to a T14 law school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My niece, an English Lit Major from NYU works for big tech companies.

She makes good money and is always being recruited.

What does she do in tech?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My niece, an English Lit Major from NYU works for big tech companies.

She makes good money and is always being recruited.

Doing what, though?

[Anonymous]

dropped out of English Lit Major

Tech consulting 250k+, but it took a long time to get here.

[Anonymous]

My friend is a former English major who is a show runner in Hollywood. She is an amazing writer and makes bank

[Anonymous]

Lit major who makea 6 figures. PhD researcher. I would have made more of I stopped at a research class heavy masters. It was an awesome foundation!

[Anonymous]

How much money are you talking? English major and masters. 140 at work plus 50 on the side. So 190k. Mid 40s.

[Anonymous]

IT management. No masters, 180K

[Anonymous]

My doctor was an English major. Earns $200k or more.

[Anonymous]

Editing personal statements for international med grads seeking residency in the US is pretty darned good money. Well over 100k.

I was the editor of a journal, and was over 100k for that, but it was stressful and not worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Editing personal statements for international med grads seeking residency in the US is pretty darned good money. Well over 100k.

I was the editor of a journal, and was over 100k for that, but it was stressful and not worth it.

I’m this PP. I’ll add that I do have an MFA.