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Writing Studies at George Mason University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, take a look at what George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 writing studies graduations were recorded at George Mason University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at George Mason University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 52
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 253

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 52
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#109 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from George Mason University

Graduates of George Mason 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	$42,910
2 years	$48,700
3 years	$48,157
4 years	$59,990
5 years	$65,885

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $59,990, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Writing Studies graduates from George Mason University is $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at George Mason University are 80% women (37) and 20% men (9).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 13 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at George Mason University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 38% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 21 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at George Mason University, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 26%.*

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at George Mason University

Of the 11 doctoral writing studies degrees awarded at George Mason University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 18% of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 20%.*

*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 George Mason University

The Writing Studies program at George Mason University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	34
Technical & Scientific Writing	1
Rhetoric & Composition	11

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.