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Writing Studies at National University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, consider the program at National University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

National University sits in San Diego, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 writing studies degrees were granted at National University.

Online & Distance Learning at National University

Online coursework is an option at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at National University

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

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from National University

Students who complete National 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	$49,812
2 years	$35,060
3 years	$39,124
4 years	$45,258
5 years	$60,763

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from National University report median earnings of $45,258, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Writing Studies graduates at National University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at National University are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at National University

Among the 2 master’s writing studies graduates at National University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at National 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 National University

The Writing Studies program at National University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	2

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at National University work across a variety of fields. Below 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.