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Writing Studies at Michigan State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 writing studies degrees were granted at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Michigan State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Value	Michigan	#8 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#135 of 253

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 34
Best Value	Michigan	#8 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#64 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#135 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State 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	$36,915
2 years	$40,945
3 years	$48,256
4 years	$55,081
5 years	$62,048

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Writing Studies graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $55,081, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Writing Studies graduates from Michigan State University is $25,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Michigan State University are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 14 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 7% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 6 master’s writing studies graduates at Michigan State University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 26%.*

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Of the 6 doctoral writing studies graduates at Michigan State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at Michigan State University, higher than 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 Michigan State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Technical & Scientific Writing	14
Rhetoric & Composition	12

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

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