After Kenyon

The Kenyon English major prepares our students for a lifetime of meaningful work and rigorous thinking. Nationwide, studies show that English majors are employed at rates similar to other college graduates. At their career peak, their salaries are in line with college graduates across disciplines. Our major prepares students to be capable close readers, meticulous researchers, generous collaborators, eloquent and persuasive writers, and empathetic global citizens — all qualities surveys show top employers seeking. As a result, Kenyon English majors pursue a variety of fulfilling careers.

English Alumni at Work

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Career Sampler

You'll find Kenyon English majors in a range of careers.

Communications Specialist

Amy Shirer ’18 secured a post-graduation job in communications at a Fortune 500 company. After completing a job shadow with Eileen Lehmann ’86, then internal communications director at Cardinal Health, in Columbus, Ohio, she was recommended for an internship. That experience earned her a full-time communications position, where she now works as a senior specialist.
Making Space

A Fulbright in Italy helped English major Jameyanne Fuller ‘14 realize her desire to go to law school. After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2019, she landed a job in the Satellite Division of the Federal Communications Commission, working as a space lawyer. In addition to practicing law, Jameyanne writes young adult fantasy and science fiction and is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Doing the Research

Participating in the Honors Program in English for his senior thesis helped Grant Miner ’19 solidify the skills he needed to embark on a Ph.D. program in English and comparative literature at Columbia University. His favorite part about academia so far? Getting “to actually be able to touch old books!”
A Poetic Fit

For Ky Lohrenz ’20, a pre-orientation workshop with Assistant Professor of English Andy Grace sparked a passion for verse. “Five years later I’ve ended up with both a degree and a job in poetry,” said Lohrenz, who now works as an advertising and marketing assistant at the Academy of American Poets. After years of celebrating and setting up events for National Poetry Month (April) as a Kenyon Review associate, they now get to help organize it from behind the scenes.