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English Language & Literature in Illinois

English Language & Literature Schools in Illinois

1,498 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,148
Master’s Degree 263
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 57,050 people employed in jobs related to an english language & literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Illinois

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $66,970 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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

56% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $20,531.

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

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

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DePaul University

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

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $29,430.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. 30% of the teachers are full time.

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

99% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,484. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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English Language & Literature Careers in IL

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts & Humanities 18,292
Social Sciences 5,866
Communication & Journalism 4,261
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,796
History 974
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 957
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 954
Philosophy & Religious Studies 562

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