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General English Literature at Loyola University Chicago

General English Literature at Loyola University Chicago

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 general english literature graduations were recorded at Loyola University Chicago.

Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago

Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Loyola University Chicago

Use these rankings to compare Loyola University Chicago’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #21 of 79
Best Value Illinois #23 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #76 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 678
Best Value Nationwide #631 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #21 of 79
Best Value Illinois #23 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #76 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #158 of 678
Best Value Nationwide #631 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Graduates of Loyola University Chicago’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Loyola University Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,059
2 years $32,284
3 years $37,758
4 years $46,679
5 years $55,105

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $46,679, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Loyola University Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Loyola University Chicago is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General English Literature graduates at Loyola University Chicago, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 79% women (38) and 21% men (10).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Of the 36 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 81% were women (29) and 19% were men (7).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Loyola University Chicago

Minority students account for 42% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 11 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Loyola University Chicago, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Loyola University Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago, below the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Loyola University Chicago

Among the 1 doctoral general english literature graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Loyola University Chicago gender breakdown of General English Literature Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Loyola University Chicago

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Loyola University Chicago

This General English Literature program at Loyola University Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 48

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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