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Writing Studies at Hollins University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Hollins University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Hollins University is in Roanoke, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 writing studies graduations were recorded at Hollins University.

Studying Online at Hollins University

Many students take online classes at Hollins University. Of 761 students, 34 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Hollins University

Use these rankings to compare Hollins University’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#9 of 9
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#50 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#168 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#249 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Hollins University

Graduates of Hollins 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
2 years	$28,960
3 years	$32,950
4 years	$36,947
5 years	$35,408

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Hollins University take home a median $36,947, compared with $36,947 for all Hollins University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Hollins University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Hollins University are 83% women (19) and 17% men (4).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Hollins University

Of the 11 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at Hollins University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 36% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Hollins University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Hollins University

Of the 12 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Hollins University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Hollins 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 Hollins University

This Writing Studies program at Hollins University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	23

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Students who finish Writing Studies program at Hollins University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.