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Writing Studies at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 writing studies degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#10 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#17 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#86 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#195 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Central Washington University

Graduates of Central Washington University’s Writing Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,542

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Central Washington University is $23,224.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at Central Washington University are 67% women (30) and 33% men (15).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 44 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at Central Washington University, 68% were women (30) and 32% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Of the 1 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Central Washington University

The Writing Studies program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	45

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.