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Creative Writing in Illinois

Creative Writing Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Creative Writing Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 9,590 people employed in jobs related to a Creative Writing degree, compared to 354,400 nationwide.

Creative Writing Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Creative Writing Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Creative Writing grads earn an average of $74,746. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,251.

Creative Writing Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer Creative Writing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,908 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 64%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $24,516 in their first year after graduation. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Knox College

Galesburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,306 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Creative Writing Careers in IL

Some of the careers Creative Writing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Creative Writing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
General Literature 396
Digital Humanities 126
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36

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