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. It ranks as high as #13 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for general english literature, ranked #256 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 256 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 13 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 79 |
Here is each degree level granted in general english 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $45,767 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,375 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 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 general english 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 |
Northern Illinois University granted 49 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 7 |
