Writing Studies at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 128 writing studies graduations were recorded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Of 17,594 students, 2,479 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,920 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Writing Studies Rankings at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 255 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #146 of 253 |
Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’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 | $35,486 |
| 2 years | $34,603 |
| 3 years | $38,987 |
| 4 years | $43,991 |
| 5 years | $52,366 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus take home a median $43,991, compared with $53,424 for all Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are 67% women (86) and 33% men (42).
Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Among the 79 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (53) and 33% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 22% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 30%.*
Writing Studies Master’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Among the 38 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 68% were women (26) and 32% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 5% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, below 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 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
This Writing Studies program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Writing | 7 |
| Creative Writing | 27 |
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 29 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 65 |
Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates
Those who complete Writing Studies program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Writing Studies majors, 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
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