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General Writing in Illinois

General Writing Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Writing Grads in Illinois

10,990 people in the state and 415,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to General Writing.

General Writing Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Writing Jobs in Illinois

General Writing grads earn an average of $75,486 in the state and $90,063 nationwide.

General Writing Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer General Writing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

North Central College

Naperville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,312 a year. The school admits about 58% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,194 a year. The school admits about 68% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,104 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,282 in their first year after graduation. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

General Writing Careers in IL

Some of the careers General 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
Technical Writers $52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Editors $100,346

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
General Journalism 9,378
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
Broadcast Journalism 757
General Literature 396
Children’s & Adolescent Literature 55
Other Literature 36

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