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Writing Studies at New York University

If you are interested in studying Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at New York University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

New York University is located in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 82 writing studies degrees were awarded at New York University.

Studying Online at New York University

Online coursework is an option at New York University. Of 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at New York University

Rankings can help you compare New York University’s Writing Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#14 of 51
Best Value	New York	#21 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 255
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#42 of 51
Best Value	Nationwide	#221 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York University’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	$34,490
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$40,446
4 years	$47,627
5 years	$61,865

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from New York University report median earnings of $47,627, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at New York University are 76% women (62) and 24% men (20).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 82 master’s writing studies graduates at New York University, 76% were women (62) and 24% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	12
Asian	11
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 41% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at New York 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 New York University

This Writing Studies program at New York University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	82

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at New York University go on to a range of careers. 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.