Below are the key facts about this program at COD. It is offered at the Certificate level. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at COD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of DuPage awarded 19 certificate degrees in writing studies.
COD is not yet ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,850 | $11,850 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies certificate degree graduates at COD were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of DuPage with a certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
COD conferred 13 certificate completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
COD conferred 6 certificate degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
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