English at Western Illinois University
If you plan to study english, take a look at what Western Illinois University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and has a total student population of 7,490.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English section at the bottom of this page.
WIU English Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language
- Master’s Degree in English Language
WIU English Rankings
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English Language Student Demographics at WIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language majors at Western Illinois University.
WIU English Master’s Program
In the english language master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in english language.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Careers That English Language Grads May Go Into
A degree in english language can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| English Language and Literature Professors | 3,120 | $65,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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