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English & writing at DePaul University

DePaul University graduates about 59 English & writing majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 262nd of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a solid program at 58 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 168 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 94% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $53,000 four years out, 1.08× what the same major pays nationally.

58/100Solid#262 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year592% of the class
Courses in the catalog168more than 94% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$53,0001.08× the same major nationally
Admit rate76%whole school
SAT middle 50%1070–1300whole school

Around DePaul University

Greg Kot signs copies of his book Ripped after a panel discussion about writing
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Where English & writing happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Offices 24 · Academic 22 · Student housing 8 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. University of Nevada–Las Vegas 58
  2. Rowan University 58
  3. University of Nevada–Reno 58
  4. University of South Carolina 58
  5. University of Colorado Denver 58
  6. University of Mississippi 58
  7. Siena College 58
  8. Marist College 58

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares DePaul University with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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