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Writing Studies at Western Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Writing Studies, take a look at what Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Connecticut State University sits in Danbury, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 writing studies graduations were recorded at Western Connecticut State University.

Studying Online at Western Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Western Connecticut State University. Among 4,169 students, 397 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Western Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#7 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#215 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Western Connecticut State University

Those who finish Western Connecticut State University’s Writing Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$18,319
2 years	$24,615
3 years	$28,900
4 years	$35,062
5 years	$36,844

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Western Connecticut State University report median earnings of $35,062, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Western Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Western Connecticut State University are 75% women (18) and 25% men (6).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Connecticut State University

Among the 19 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Western Connecticut State University, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 42% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Western Connecticut State University

Of the 5 master’s writing studies degrees awarded at Western Connecticut State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Unknown	1

*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 Western Connecticut State University

This Writing Studies program at Western Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Writing	19
Creative Writing	5

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at Western Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. 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.