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.
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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).
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 |
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
- 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
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