English Language & Literature at Western Illinois University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
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Studying Online at Western Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Of 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #21 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #224 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #614 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Western Illinois University
Those who finish Western Illinois University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,055 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $29,700 |
| 4 years | $35,944 |
| 5 years | $35,909 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $35,944, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Western Illinois University is $23,750.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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