by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for english language & literature, ranked #26 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 26 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Illinois | 2 of 26 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 91 |
The following degree levels are offered in english language & literature at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The english language & literature area of study at Illinois breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 110 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $48,332 a year. This is lower than $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $22,106 in student loans. This is higher than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 7 |
