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Writing Studies at Stony Brook University

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

Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 writing studies degrees were granted at Stony Brook University.

Online Class Availability at Stony Brook University

Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Stony Brook University

These rankings give you a sense of how Stony Brook University’s Writing Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 24
Best Value	New York	#10 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#76 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Stony Brook University

Graduates of Stony Brook 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	$43,291
2 years	$30,409

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Stony Brook University are 60% women (18) and 40% men (12).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 19 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 47% were women (9) and 53% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 47% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Stony Brook University

Of the 11 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 9% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook University

The Writing Studies program at Stony Brook University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	30

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.