by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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EIU is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #398 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at EIU earn a median of $38,086 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,053 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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 general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 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 general english 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at EIU are White. Roughly 70% 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 master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Eastern Illinois University.
This general english literature program at EIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 |
EIU awarded 51 degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).