by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #464 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Illinois University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,944 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Western Illinois University.
This general english literature program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
Western Illinois University awarded 17 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).