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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UIUC is in the top 1% of the country for english students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 3 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from UIUC. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $37,031. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, english students borrow a median amount of $42,585 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at UIUC is $493 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from UIUC. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in english from UIUC. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 28 |
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