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Writing Studies at Northwestern University

Writing Studies at Northwestern University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 20 writing studies degrees were granted at Northwestern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University

Distance learning is available at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Northwestern University

Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1 of 255
Best Value Illinois #6 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #24 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #181 of 253

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Northwestern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Northwestern University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Northwestern University

Among the 20 master’s writing studies graduates at Northwestern University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Writing Studies Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Writing Studies majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 25% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Northwestern 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 Northwestern University

The Writing Studies program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Writing 1
Creative Writing 19

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Northwestern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

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