by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #23 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as a strong choice for general english literature, placing at #675 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 675 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 23 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 79 of 79 |
The following degree levels are available for general english literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,390 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
To complete a bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
Read more about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 6 |
