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Writing Studies at Chatham University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Chatham University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chatham University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 writing studies degrees were awarded at Chatham University.

Online Class Availability at Chatham University

Online coursework is an option at Chatham University. Among 2,309 students, 335 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 716 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Chatham University

These rankings give you a sense of how Chatham University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Chatham University

Students who complete Chatham 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	$29,438
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$31,786
4 years	$39,023
5 years	$45,682

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Chatham University take home a median $39,023, compared with $78,166 for all Chatham University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Chatham University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Chatham University

Among the 7 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Chatham University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Chatham University, below the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Chatham University

Of the 7 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Chatham University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Chatham University, 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 Chatham University

The Writing Studies program at Chatham University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at Chatham University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.