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Writing Studies at Metropolitan State University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Metropolitan State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University is located in Saint Paul, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 writing studies degrees were granted at Metropolitan State University.

Online Class Availability at Metropolitan State University

Many students take online classes at Metropolitan State University. Among 6,660 students, 3,119 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,324 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Metropolitan State University

Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan State University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#9 of 9
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#137 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#210 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Metropolitan State University

Graduates of Metropolitan State 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	$37,631
2 years	$34,129
3 years	$37,382
4 years	$42,089
5 years	$50,935

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Metropolitan State University report median earnings of $42,089, compared with $61,812 for all Metropolitan State University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Metropolitan State University stands at $26,680.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Metropolitan State University are 43% women (10) and 57% men (13).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University

Among the 18 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at Metropolitan State University, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 28% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Metropolitan State University

Among the 3 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

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

Minority students account for 33% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University, above 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 Metropolitan State University

The Writing Studies program at Metropolitan State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	6
Technical & Scientific Writing	17

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Metropolitan State University work across a variety of fields. 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.