by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #237 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $45,767 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,375 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Northern Illinois University.
This general english literature program at Northern Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 71 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 71 degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).