Rhetoric & Composition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study Rhetoric & Composition, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 rhetoric & composition degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Rhetoric & Composition graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Rhetoric & Composition graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 83% women (19) and 17% men (4).
Rhetoric & Composition Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 23 bachelor’s rhetoric & composition graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rhetoric & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Rhetoric & Composition bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Rhetoric & Composition Graduates
Those who complete Rhetoric & Composition program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Rhetoric & Composition majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.