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 Northeastern Illinois University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 404 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 416 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in english from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #102 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $36,594. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from Northeastern Illinois University in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Of the 10 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
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