by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for general english literature students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 137 master's degrees in general english literature to qualified students.
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The english master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality english program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general english literature students working on their master's degree.
The english school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General English Literature Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general english literature students seeking a a master's degree.
It is hard to beat Northwestern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general english literature. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Northwestern University
University of Chicago is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Chicago
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general english literature needs to look into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Chicago is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general english literature. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in general english literature from University of Illinois at Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a great option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general english literature. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Illinois State University
NIU is a large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Northern Illinois University
Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from DePaul University
Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb.More information about a master’s in general english literature from Western Illinois University
Explore all the Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 9 majors within the English Language & Literature area of study, General English Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 137 |
