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General English Literature at University of Illinois Springfield

General English Literature at University of Illinois Springfield

If you plan to study General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 general english literature degrees were granted at University of Illinois Springfield.

Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Springfield

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Springfield. Among 4,628 students, 2,191 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,660 (36%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at University of Illinois Springfield

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Springfield’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #3 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #11 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #22 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #76 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #176 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #648 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield

Graduates of University of Illinois Springfield’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English 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

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from University of Illinois Springfield take home a median $35,500, compared with $73,367 for all University of Illinois Springfield graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from University of Illinois Springfield comes in at $32,574.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at University of Illinois Springfield, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at University of Illinois Springfield are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Springfield

Among the 17 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of Illinois Springfield, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).

University of Illinois Springfield gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at University of Illinois Springfield

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Springfield, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at University of Illinois Springfield

This General English Literature program at University of Illinois Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
English 17

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at University of Illinois Springfield pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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