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English Language & Literature at Northeastern Illinois University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Northeastern Illinois University
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.

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

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

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