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Writing Studies Schools in California

356 students earned Writing degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Writing Studies is the 62nd most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in California

Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 345
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.5%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in California

31,680 people in the state and 443,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to writing.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $91,310, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,822.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,107.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
924 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,748 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,072 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,722.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Graduates earn an average $48,314 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

In their early career, SFSU grads earn an average salary of $50,184. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,439 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 24%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

Writing Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Technical Writers 16% $87,260
English Language and Literature Professors 11% $100,790
Writers and Authors 9% $75,400
Editors 6% $68,530

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to writing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
General English Literature 535
Other English Literature 18
Literature 3

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