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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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