English at Eastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying English, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 english degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of English graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, English graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 82% women (42) and 18% men (9).
English Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 24 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
English Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 27 master’s english degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 81% were women (22) and 19% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of English master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Graduates of the English program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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