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General English Literature Schools in Illinois

197 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General English Literature is the 52nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in Illinois

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 137
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in Illinois

46,840 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in Illinois

In this state, English grads earn an average of $65,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. 78% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $39,262 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

General English Literature Careers in IL

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Writing Studies 108

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