by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 273 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 280 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Elmhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,947 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Elmhurst paid an average of $1,172 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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Of the 21 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Elmhurst, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Elmhurst english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 22 |
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