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English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Chicago

English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Chicago

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Chicago’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #3 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #106 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #135 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #3 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #106 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #135 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Students who complete University of Illinois Chicago’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 University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,209
2 years $39,620
3 years $35,831
4 years $42,679
5 years $50,974

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $42,679, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Chicago comes in at $18,750.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Illinois Chicago work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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