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Writing Studies at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 41 writing studies graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#2 of 20
Best Value	Massachusetts	#4 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#163 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Writing Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,315
2 years	$25,967

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 59% women (24) and 41% men (17).

Writing Studies Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 17 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst

This Writing Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	17
Technical & Scientific Writing	24

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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