Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Writing Studies is offered at 643 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Writing Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Writing Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,869 people earned theirWriting Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Writing Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 90 |
| Associate’s Degree | 351 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 5,962 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 146 |
Earnings of Writing Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Writing Studies of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,712 |
| 4 years | $44,745 |
| 5 years | $51,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Writing Studies. About 71.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,724 |
| Women | 4,238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Writing Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,895 | 65.3% |
| Asian | 213 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 772 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 462 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 290 | 4.9% |
| Race Unknown | 204 | 3.4% |
| International Students | 86 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Writing Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 775 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Writing Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 898 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 259 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 129 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 128 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 102 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont College of Fine Arts is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Writing Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7,423 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2,835 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1,400 |
| Writing, General | 765 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 446 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Writing Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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