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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from SIUC. This makes it the #228 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #104 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 47% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUC does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 | 21 |
| Writing Studies | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 158 |
| Communication & Journalism | 92 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 44 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
| History | 26 |
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