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English Language in Illinois

English Language Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 1,107 students earned their English Language degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, English Language is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language Majors in Illinois

English Language majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 915
Master’s Degree 142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a english language major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english language majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for English Language Grads in Illinois

There are 46,840 people in the state and 1,119,930 people in the nation working in english language jobs.

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Wages for English Language Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a english language grad in the state is $65,860, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer english language degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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130 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $25,057. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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DePaul University

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,430. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

The average student takes 5.11 years to complete their degree at Northeastern Illinois University. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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English Language Careers in IL

Some of the careers english language majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330

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