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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Northwestern came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Northwestern. This makes it the #31 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2021, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 56 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwestern, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from Northwestern. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 | 82 |
| Writing Studies | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 823 |
| Social Sciences | 663 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 119 |
| History | 82 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 57 |
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