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. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia College Chicago handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in writing from Columbia. This makes it the #54 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,356 a year. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $32,614 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $37,580.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia, writing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at Columbia is $614 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Columbia College Chicago.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from Columbia in 2020-2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Columbia. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 1 |
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