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English in Illinois

English Schools in Illinois

1,107 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, English is the 30th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in Illinois

English 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 major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english 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 Grads in Illinois

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

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Wages for English Jobs in Illinois

In this state, english grads earn an average of $65,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $19,966.

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

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern.

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DePaul University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,555. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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

A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $12,446. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,209. 94% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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English Careers in IL

Some of the careers english 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Writing Studies 346
Literature 2

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