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Writing Studies at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Writing Studies, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 writing studies degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#3 of 4
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#17 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#95 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#126 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’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	$40,710
2 years	$38,289
4 years	$59,007
5 years	$50,354

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $59,007, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.

Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 54% women (7) and 46% men (6).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 13 master’s writing studies graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 62% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher 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 Rutgers University-Newark

This Writing Studies program at Rutgers University-Newark offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	13

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.