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English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Springfield

English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Springfield

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Springfield. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Springfield sits in Springfield, IL.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Springfield

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Of 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) studied exclusively online and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Springfield’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #5 of 27
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #13 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #26 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #89 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #196 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #747 of 783

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

Students who complete University of Illinois Springfield’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Springfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,316
2 years $25,194
4 years $35,500
5 years $41,513

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Springfield earn a median of $35,500, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Springfield comes in at $32,574.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Illinois Springfield go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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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