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Writing Studies at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 writing studies degrees were granted at Northern Michigan University.

Studying Online at Northern Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Northern Michigan University

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

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Northern Michigan University

Those who finish Northern Michigan 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	$21,896
2 years	$22,424
3 years	$24,150
4 years	$29,758
5 years	$33,425

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $29,758, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Northern Michigan University is $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Northern Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Northern Michigan University are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Northern Michigan University

Among the 1 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Northern Michigan University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Northern Michigan University

Among the 7 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Northern Michigan University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University, lower than 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 Northern Michigan University

The Writing Studies program at Northern Michigan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	8

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

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