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 Knox ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Knox was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Knox College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Knox is $19,149. This is less than $27,021, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Knox, writing students borrow a median amount of $26,976 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Knox College.
Of the 21 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Knox, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Knox are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Knox College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 9 |
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