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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #411 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from EIU. This makes it the #105 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from EIU. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the EIU english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from EIU in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Eastern Illinois University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 49 |
| Writing Studies | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 125 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 102 |
| Social Sciences | 72 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 51 |
| History | 36 |
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