by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Illinois ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.
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Illinois is in the top 5% of the country for english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #21 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $48,332 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $22,106 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the english language & literature majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
This english language & literature program at Illinois offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 110 |
| Writing Studies | 27 |