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Writing Studies at Syracuse University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, consider the program at Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 writing studies degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Online coursework is an option at Syracuse University. Among 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Syracuse University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#19 of 24
Best Value	New York	#22 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 51
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#48 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#194 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#241 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse 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	$34,545

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Writing Studies graduates from Syracuse University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at Syracuse University are 70% women (30) and 30% men (13).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 28 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 11 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 36% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Among the 4 doctoral writing studies graduates at Syracuse University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University, above the national average of 20%.*

*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 Syracuse University

This Writing Studies program at Syracuse University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	21
Rhetoric & Composition	4
Other Rhetoric & Composition	18

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Students who finish Writing Studies program at Syracuse University work across a variety of fields. Here 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.