Where an English Degree Actually Takes You

By Department of English, August 24, 2026
A recent Forbes article names English one of the most versatile degrees a student can earn, and our alumni can back that up.
Students in the Literatures in English Department at Ithaca College

This recent Forbes article finds that English is one of the most versatile college degrees, with 69% of English majors landing jobs in fields that are not traditionally associated with the major. In Literatures in English at Ithaca College, our students leave our program as excellent writers, readers, communicators, and critical thinkers.

Our alumni have found employment as teachers, professors, editors and editorial assistants, librarians, psychotherapists, lawyers, social marketing directors, web designers, and more.

English (B.A.) at IC

At IC, studying English opens the door to dynamic opportunities that blend creative expression with in-depth training in literary analysis and critical interpretation.