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Writing Studies at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, consider the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 writing studies degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.

Studying Online at Western Michigan University

Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Western Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#7 of 8
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#241 of 255

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#7 of 8
Best Value	Michigan	#7 of 8
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#32 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#140 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#241 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’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	$18,708
2 years	$24,325
3 years	$29,310
4 years	$34,119
5 years	$38,111

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from Western Michigan University earn a median of $34,119, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Western Michigan University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Writing Studies graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Western Michigan University are 69% women (22) and 31% men (10).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 29 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 69% were women (20) and 31% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Writing Studies Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 2 master’s writing studies graduates at Western Michigan University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

Writing Studies Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 1 doctoral writing studies degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	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 Michigan University

This Writing Studies program at Western Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Writing	3
Creative Writing	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.