by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Illinois College ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois College was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois College is $21,386. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Illinois College.
The writing program at Illinois College awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 7 |
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