Doctor’s Degrees in Writing Studies
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Education Levels of Writing Majors
In 2020-2021, 129 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 | 3,697 |
| Graduate Certificate | 437 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 129 |
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 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Texas Tech. About 58% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at UH. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at Pitt. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at Old Dominion. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Christian University. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at TCU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The writing program at Michigan State University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. The writing program at Michigan Technological University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The writing program at University of Central Florida awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. The writing program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The writing program at The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at Virginia Tech.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UT Austin. About 75% 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. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The writing program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The writing program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at University of Arizona.
The 18th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at GMU.
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at U-M.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to writing that offer doctor’s degrees.
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| General English Literature | 924 |
| Literature | 20 |
| Other English Literature | 19 |
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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