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Writing Studies at Chapman University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Chapman University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Chapman University sits in Orange, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 47 writing studies degrees were awarded at Chapman University.

Online Class Availability at Chapman University

Many students take online classes at Chapman University. Of 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Chapman University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#7 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#12 of 38
Best Value	California	#17 of 18
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#36 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#248 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Chapman University

Those who finish Chapman 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	$25,160
2 years	$31,999
3 years	$34,619
4 years	$53,637
5 years	$58,403

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Chapman University earn a median of $53,637, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Chapman University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Chapman University are 66% women (31) and 34% men (16).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Chapman University

Among the 33 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Chapman University, 70% were women (23) and 30% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 39% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Chapman University, above the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Chapman University

Among the 14 master’s writing studies graduates at Chapman University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 36% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Chapman 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 Chapman University

This Writing Studies program at Chapman University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	47

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Chapman University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.