Writing Studies at University of Nevada-Reno
If you plan to study Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 writing studies degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Writing Studies Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 38 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 255 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #67 of 253 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 63% women (12) and 37% men (7).
Writing Studies Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Among the 19 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 63% were women (12) and 37% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Writing Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, 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 University of Nevada-Reno
The Writing Studies program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Writing Studies program at University of Nevada-Reno work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.