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Writing Studies at Spalding University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Spalding University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Spalding University is in Louisville, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 writing studies graduations were recorded at Spalding University.

Online & Distance Learning at Spalding University

Distance learning is available at Spalding University. Among 1,553 students, 387 (25%) studied exclusively online and 304 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Spalding University

Use these rankings to compare Spalding University’s Writing Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#46 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#180 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#235 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Spalding University

Graduates of Spalding University’s Writing Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,181
2 years	$35,060
3 years	$41,139
4 years	$45,375
5 years	$53,149

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Writing Studies graduates from Spalding University take home a median $45,375, compared with $62,203 for all Spalding University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Spalding University are 74% women (28) and 26% men (10).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Spalding University

Among the 4 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Spalding University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Spalding University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Spalding University

Of the 28 master’s writing studies graduates at Spalding University, 75% were women (21) and 25% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Spalding University, below 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 Spalding University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Spalding University go on to a range of careers. 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.