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Playwriting and Screenwriting in Illinois

Playwriting and Screenwriting Schools in Illinois

36 students earned Playwriting and Screenwriting degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Playwriting and Screenwriting is the 364th most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors in Illinois

Playwriting and Screenwriting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a playwriting and screenwriting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of playwriting and screenwriting majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Playwriting and Screenwriting Grads in Illinois

5,820 people in the state and 139,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to playwriting and screenwriting.

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Wages for Playwriting and Screenwriting Jobs in Illinois

Playwriting and Screenwriting grads earn an average of $68,360 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer playwriting and screenwriting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

DePaul University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,430. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $26,457.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,173 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $15,236. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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Playwriting and Screenwriting Careers in IL

Some of the careers playwriting and screenwriting majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Writers and Authors 3% $58,990
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to playwriting and screenwriting.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Theater Arts 458
Musical Theater 115
Acting 112
Theater Design & Technology 44
42
Directing & Theatrical Production 22
13
Other Theatre Arts & Stagecraft 4

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View Nationwide Playwriting and Screenwriting Report

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