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Writing Studies at McNeese State University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, take a look at what McNeese State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McNeese State University is in Lake Charles, LA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 writing studies degrees were awarded at McNeese State University.

Studying Online at McNeese State University

Online coursework is an option at McNeese State University. Of 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at McNeese State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at McNeese State University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at McNeese State University

Of the 4 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at McNeese State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

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

Minority students account for 25% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at McNeese State 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 McNeese State University

The Writing Studies program at McNeese State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	4

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at McNeese State University pursue many career paths. Here 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.