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Writing Studies at Eastern Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 writing studies graduations were recorded at Eastern Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Washington University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Washington University. Among 10,492 students, 3,572 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,080 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Eastern Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Washington University’s Writing Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#7 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#13 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Eastern Washington University

Students who complete Eastern Washington University’s Writing Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,028
2 years	$34,704
3 years	$33,823
4 years	$41,163
5 years	$47,794

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Eastern Washington University earn a median of $41,163, compared with $55,679 for all Eastern Washington University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at Eastern Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Eastern Washington University are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Washington University

Among the 2 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Eastern Washington University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Washington University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Eastern Washington University

Among the 17 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Eastern Washington University, 65% were women (11) and 35% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Eastern Washington University, lower 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 Eastern Washington University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	17
Technical & Scientific Writing	2

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Eastern Washington University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.