by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 76 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for general english literature, placing at #9 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 9 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 1 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 79 |
The following degree levels are offered in general english literature at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 76 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,797 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $15,564 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northwestern University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in General English Literature | 1 |
