English Language & Literature at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in Champaign, IL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Use these rankings to compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 93 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 93 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #226 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Those who finish University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $30,473 |
| 2 years | $32,286 |
| 3 years | $41,209 |
| 4 years | $48,332 |
| 5 years | $56,696 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $48,332, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $22,106.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.