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Writing Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 361 students earned their Writing degrees in IL.

In this state, Writing Studies is the 84th most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Illinois

Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 238
Master’s Degree 106
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 13,330 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,258.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517. In their early career, UChicago grads earn an average salary of $62,671. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,132 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,203 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#6

Knox College

Galesburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,548. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,100.

#7

Illinois College

Jacksonville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,279. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $14,584.

Writing Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Technical Writers 4% $67,550
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330
Editors -4% $58,540

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to writing.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General English Literature 1,251
Literature 2

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