by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #20 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western Illinois University highly for general english literature, placing at #519 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 519 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 20 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 57 of 79 |
Here is each degree level available for general english literature at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Western Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #20 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,944 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower than $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western Illinois University granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 7 |
