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General English Literature at Northeastern Illinois University

General English Literature at Northeastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern Illinois University sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 general english literature graduations were recorded at Northeastern Illinois University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern Illinois University

Online coursework is an option 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.

General English Literature Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #6 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #10 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #11 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #25 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #180 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #181 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University

Those who finish Northeastern Illinois University’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 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, General English Literature graduates from Northeastern Illinois University take home a median $43,379, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Northeastern Illinois University is $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Of the 21 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).

Northeastern Illinois University 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 Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Minority students account for 43% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Among the 6 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

Northeastern Illinois University 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 Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Northeastern Illinois University

*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 Northeastern Illinois University

The General English Literature program at Northeastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 27

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Northeastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for General English Literature graduates, 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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