English Language & Literature at Northwestern University
Every English language and literature school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the English language and literature program at Northwestern University stacks up to those at other schools.Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students received their master's degree in English language and literature.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.
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Northwestern English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature
Northwestern English Language & Literature Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern English Language & Literature Master’s Program
In the English language and literature master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of degree recipients. That is 14% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in English language and literature.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 18 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northwestern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General English Literature | 29 |
Writing Studies | 14 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Visual & Performing Arts
Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into
A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northwestern University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
Editors | 3,830 | $62,590 |
English Language and Literature Professors | 3,120 | $65,860 |
Professors | 3,040 | $66,970 |
Writers and Authors | 1,880 | $68,710 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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