by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Northwestern University is in the top 5% of the country for general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,797 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $15,564 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Northwestern University were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Northwestern University.
This general english literature program at Northwestern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 66 |
Northwestern University awarded 66 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).