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Writing Studies at American University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, consider the program at American University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American University sits in Washington, DC.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 writing studies graduations were recorded at American University.

Studying Online at American University

Many students take online classes at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at American University

Use these rankings to compare American University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#32 of 255
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#49 of 51
Best Value	Nationwide	#243 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from American University

Those who finish American University’s Writing Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,988
2 years	$31,741

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Writing Studies graduates at American University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at American University are 73% women (8) and 27% men (3).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at American University

Of the 11 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at American University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 36% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at American University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Writing Studies Concentrations at American University

The Writing Studies program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at American University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Writing Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.