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English Language & Literature at Illinois State University

English Language & Literature at Illinois State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Illinois State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University

Many students take online classes at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Illinois State University

Rankings can help you compare Illinois State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 93
Best Value Illinois #16 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #51 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #122 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #418 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #5 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 93
Best Value Illinois #16 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #51 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #122 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #418 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Illinois State University

Those who finish Illinois State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Illinois State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,881
2 years $33,840
3 years $37,280
4 years $43,761
5 years $48,567

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Illinois State University take home a median $43,761, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Illinois State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Illinois State University is $23,125.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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