# Knox College: Writing (bachelor's)

Galesburg, IL. IPEDS 146427, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/knox-college/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $15,466
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,967 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,976 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (7 colleges, $44,004): -$5,037
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,174

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,967 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,134 | $72,991 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $17,363 | $73,966 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $23,844 | $101,575 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $25,402 | $108,213 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $31,983 | $136,248 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Writing at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $56,632 | not reported | $13,297 | 62% |
| Elmhurst University | $47,052 | $23,250 | $24,185 | 70% |
| Illinois College | $45,716 | not reported | $18,298 | 64% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $44,004 | $23,250 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $39,751 | $27,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| Knox College | $38,967 | $26,976 | $24,595 | 68% |
| Augustana College | $33,950 | not reported | $22,736 | 73% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $76,060 IL, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported metro, $50,060 IL, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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