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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for english language & literature majors, UIUC came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #36 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The english language & literature program at UIUC awarded 158 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from UIUC in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 130 |
| Writing Studies | 49 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 973 |
| Communication & Journalism | 627 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 150 |
| History | 117 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 73 |
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