by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general english literature at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 14 schools (Master’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 685 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 9 of 685 |
| 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 15 master’s degrees in general english literature.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for general english literature at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 60% 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 master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northwestern University awarded 15 master’s degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in general english literature.
Northwestern University has not been ranked for general english literature at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. About 50% 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 doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University granted 4 doctoral degrees in english language and literature, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in general english literature.
Northwestern University is not yet ranked for general english literature at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in general english literature from Northwestern University identified as men.
The largest share of general english literature professional certificate degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 100% 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 professional certificate in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern University conferred 1 professional certificate completion in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General English Literature | 46 |