Doctor’s Degrees in Writing Studies
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Education Levels of Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 147 people earned their doctor's degree in writing. This earns it the #105 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,001 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 147 |
Earnings of Writing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for writing majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for writing majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in writing. About 70.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 92 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for writing students seekinga doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Texas Tech. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Duquesne.
University of Houston is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UH. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Pitt. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Christian University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in writing from TCU.
Old Dominion University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 24,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,519 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Old Dominion.
University of Central Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UCF.
The 7th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Michigan State. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Michigan Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UC. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Louisville. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,944 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UofL.
The University of Texas at El Paso is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 24,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UTEP. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Virginia Tech.
University of Arizona is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from University of Arizona. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UC Berkeley.
The 14th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UNM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in writing from U-M. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Carnegie Mellon.
The 18th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in writing from GMU. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Writing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 95 | |
| 32 | |
| 17 | |
| 3 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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