English Language & Literature at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #52 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #281 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #469 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Students who complete Eastern Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,065 |
| 2 years | $26,933 |
| 3 years | $29,379 |
| 4 years | $38,086 |
| 5 years | $41,363 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Illinois University take home a median $38,086, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Illinois University stands at $25,053.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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