by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale compares to other colleges that offer english language & literature.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #775 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $39,596 a year. This is lower than $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Learn more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 42% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the english language & literature majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The english language & literature program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 24 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |