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Rhetoric & Composition in Illinois

Rhetoric & Composition Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Rhetoric & Composition Grads in Illinois

9,590 people in the state and 354,400 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Rhetoric and Composition.

Rhetoric & Composition Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Rhetoric & Composition Jobs in Illinois

Rhetoric and Composition grads earn an average of $74,746 in the state and $90,251 nationwide.

Rhetoric & Composition Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Rhetoric and Composition degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,060 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#4

Illinois College

Jacksonville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,109 after earning their degree at this institution. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Rhetoric & Composition Careers in IL

Some of the careers Rhetoric and Composition 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 Rhetoric and Composition.

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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