by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Illinois State University compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Illinois State University is in the top 15% of the country for general english literature. In particular, it placed #104 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $43,761 a year. This is below $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois State University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Illinois State University.
The general english literature program at Illinois State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 112 |
Illinois State University granted 112 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).