by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Elmhurst ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $30,891. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,021 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst, writing students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,999.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Elmhurst University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Elmhurst. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 22 |
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