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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, UIUC came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UIUC. This makes it the #207 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 118 students earned a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from UIUC. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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 | 115 |
| Writing Studies | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 927 |
| Communication & Journalism | 615 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 162 |
| History | 118 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 75 |
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