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Writing Studies in Illinois

Writing Studies Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 10,990 people in the state and 415,090 people in the nation working in Writing jobs.

Writing Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Writing grad in the state is $75,486, compared to a typical salary of $90,063 nationwide.

Writing Studies Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer Writing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 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%.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $24,516 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#7

Knox College

Galesburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $26,306 in their first year after graduation. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#9

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,320 a year in tuition.

Writing Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers 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
Technical Writers $52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Writing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General English Literature 34,210
Other English Literature 1,064
Literature 783

View all majors related to Writing Studies

View Nationwide Writing Studies Report

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