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Writing Studies at Texas Tech University

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

Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 writing studies graduations were recorded at Texas Tech University.

Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University

Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Texas Tech University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 11
Best Value	Texas	#10 of 11
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 253

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 11
Best Value	Texas	#10 of 11
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#74 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Texas Tech University

Graduates of Texas Tech 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	$48,170
2 years	$41,042
3 years	$39,013
4 years	$49,468
5 years	$58,424

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Texas Tech University earn a median of $49,468, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Writing Studies graduates from Texas Tech University is $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Texas Tech University are 66% women (35) and 34% men (18).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University

Of the 13 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	4

Minority students account for 31% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, above the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 9 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech University.

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

Minority students account for 67% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, above the national average of 26%.*

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at Texas Tech University

Among the 11 doctoral writing studies degrees awarded at Texas Tech University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Writing Studies doctoral degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than 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 Texas Tech University

The Writing Studies program at Texas Tech University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Writing	10
Technical & Scientific Writing	43

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Texas Tech University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.