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Rhetoric and Composition in Illinois

Rhetoric and Composition Schools in Illinois

72 Rhetoric and Composition students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Rhetoric and Composition major is the 236th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Rhetoric and Composition Majors in Illinois

Rhetoric and Composition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a rhetoric and composition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rhetoric and composition majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 65.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Rhetoric and Composition Grads in Illinois

There are 11,870 people in the state and 393,070 people in the nation working in rhetoric and composition jobs.

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Wages for Rhetoric and Composition Jobs in Illinois

In this state, rhetoric and composition grads earn an average of $65,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer rhetoric and composition degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $16,109. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. This private school has an average net price of $22,415. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

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Illinois College

Jacksonville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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DePaul University

Chicago
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,446. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Rhetoric and Composition Careers in IL

Some of the careers rhetoric and composition majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to rhetoric and composition.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Creative Writing 229
General Writing 23
Technical & Scientific Writing 3

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