by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, placing at #474 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 474 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Illinois | 17 of 26 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 91 |
The following degree levels are offered in english language & literature at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The english language & literature area of study at EIU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU earn a median of $38,086 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, english language & literature students accumulate a median of $25,053 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 6 |
