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 #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elmhurst is $33,556. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Elmhurst was $1,172 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Elmhurst does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Elmhurst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 21 |
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