Writing Studies at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying Writing Studies, take a look at what Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.
Missouri State University-Springfield is in Springfield, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 64 writing studies degrees were awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Writing Studies Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
Rankings can help you compare Missouri State University-Springfield’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 20 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 253 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 255 |
Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Students who complete Missouri State University-Springfield’s Writing Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,643 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $37,971 |
| 4 years | $47,992 |
| 5 years | $50,032 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield report median earnings of $47,992, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield is $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 78% women (50) and 22% men (14).
Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 14 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, below the national average of 30%.*
Writing Studies Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield
Of the 13 master’s writing studies graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Missouri State University-Springfield
The Writing Studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 22 |
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 39 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates
Those who complete Writing Studies program at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to a range of careers. 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.