by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, coming in at #284 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 284 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Illinois | 13 of 26 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 91 |
Here is each degree level offered in english language & literature at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The english language & literature field at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 71 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,900 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,375 in student loans. This is higher than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 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 english language & 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 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 7 |
