by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #51 out of 89 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GSU among the top schools in the country for english language & literature.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 of 91 |
Here is each degree level available for english language & literature at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This english language & literature area of study at GSU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Governors State University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
GSU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #51 out of 89 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 51 |
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,717 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $22,520 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
Read more about GSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 4 |
