English Language & Literature at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois and approximately 16,893 students attend the school each year. Of the 3,353 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2021, 51 of them were English language and literature majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.
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Loyola Chicago English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature
Loyola Chicago English Language & Literature Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how Loyola Chicago performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at Loyola Chicago is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #266 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Loyola Chicago
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Loyola University Chicago.
Loyola Chicago English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 65% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Loyola Chicago are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 2% more racial-ethnic minorities in its English language and literature bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Loyola Chicago English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from Loyola Chicago, 56% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Loyola Chicago also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 4 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Loyola University Chicago. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 64 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Theology & Religious Vocations
- Visual & Performing Arts
Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into
A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Loyola University Chicago.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Editors | 3,830 | $62,590 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 3,120 | $65,860 |
| Professors | 3,040 | $66,970 |
| Writers and Authors | 1,880 | $68,710 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Amerique under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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