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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. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 64% 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. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. 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. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $24,516 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 76% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#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.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,600 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,320 a year.

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 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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

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