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English Language & Literature in Illinois

English Language & Literature Schools in Illinois

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Illinois

There are 58,880 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Illinois

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $80,866 in the state and $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering English Language & Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

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DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,662 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

English Language & Literature Careers in IL

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Technical Writers $52,099
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Editors $100,346

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