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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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