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Writing Studies at Pacific Lutheran University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, take a look at what Pacific Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 writing studies degrees were awarded at Pacific Lutheran University.

Online & Distance Learning at Pacific Lutheran University

Online coursework is an option at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#8 of 11
Best Value	Washington	#8 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#22 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#31 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#154 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#166 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University

Those who finish Pacific Lutheran University’s Writing Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,843
2 years	$35,868
4 years	$37,881
5 years	$45,374

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Writing Studies graduates from Pacific Lutheran University report median earnings of $37,881, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

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

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Lutheran University

Among the 11 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Pacific Lutheran University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 18% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University, below the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Pacific Lutheran University

Of the 9 master’s writing studies graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9

*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 Pacific Lutheran University

This Writing Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	20

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Writing Studies majors, 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.