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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, Northwestern came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 57 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 21 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from Northwestern in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| 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 Northwestern 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 | 73 |
| Writing Studies | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 831 |
| Social Sciences | 651 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 95 |
| History | 86 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 55 |
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