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Bachelor of Arts in English: Digital Humanities
Apply literary analysis alongside digital research tools to prepare for careers in publishing, digital content strategy, archives, and cultural data interpretation.
Literature has the ability to inspire, challenge, and connect us.
Literature doesn’t just tell stories—it captures the spirit of its time. It reflects, shapes, and challenges the cultures that create it. The English Major program invites you to explore the unique ways in which literature illuminates the human experience and shapes the way we see the world.
As an English major, you will:
- Immerse yourself in timeless and modern masterpieces: Travel through literary landscapes that span centuries, continents, and cultures from classics to groundbreaking contemporary work
- Analyze literature as a cultural artifact: Examine how literature responds to and influences societal changes, expresses cultural anxieties, and delivers socially-relevant messages.
- Think critically; express curiosity: Dive deep into literature to analyze the written word, craft compelling arguments, and raise thoughtful questions.
- Harness the power of written and oral communication: Strengthen your skills to write and speak with clarity, eloquence, and impact.
- Bring your stories to life: Share your unique perspective and imagine your own worlds through creative writing courses.
- Join our literary community! Work with peers and professors in who share your love for literature. Our small class sizes create a culture of connectivity and collaboration.
Where Can an English Degree Take You?
With the skills honed in critical thinking, creative expression, textual analysis, and communication, English majors may pursue careers in the following:
- Writing and editing
- Publishing
- Library sciences
- Education
- Marketing, advertising, and public relations
- Law, policy, and advocacy
- Media, film, and entertainment
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public relations
- And more!
Digital Humanities Focus
Digital humanities is where culture meets technology — an intersection that allows for critical inquiry, digital research, and creative expression. Digital humanities is a field that asks students to think critically about how digital platforms are produced, the ways in which multimodal digital works communicate to the public, and how these works shape culture and society. Digital Humanities is a great option for students interested in literature, history, and culture who also want to explore and create in digital spaces using evolving technology.
Your Journey Starts Here
The English Major program is more than an academic path—it’s an invitation to explore the world through the lens of literature and use what you discover to shape the future. Unleash your creativity, sharpen your intellect, and prepare to make an impact.
Reach out to the English Program Director, Dr. Erica McCrystal, with questions: erica.mccrystal@centenaryuniversity.edu
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MA in Communication, MFA/MA in Writing, digital media, UX/content strategy, grant writing, publishing, or technical communication certificate.
Career Pathways:
Digital Archivist, Content Strategist, UX Writer, Cultural Data Specialist, Museum Technology Specialist
Industry Outlook:
Growing interdisciplinary field combining humanities + analytics + digital preservation. Expansion strongest in libraries, archives, higher ed, and cultural institutions
Regional employers include
Audible; NJ PBS; News 12 New Jersey; Prudential Center / NJ Devils; NJPAC; Seton Hall / Rutgers communications offices; pharmaceutical/healthcare communications teams; nonprofit arts organizations.
Salary Outlook:
$50,000 – $80,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to BA in English Digital Humanities, a reasonable starting range is approximately $40,000–$58,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $65,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $85,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data