English Language & Literature at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northeastern Illinois University sits in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #12 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #204 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Students who complete Northeastern Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,682 |
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $40,566 |
| 4 years | $43,379 |
| 5 years | $48,631 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Northeastern Illinois University report median earnings of $43,379, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Northeastern Illinois University is $19,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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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