Graduate Certificates in Writing Studies
Education Levels of Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 457 people earned their graduate certificate in writing. This makes it the 44th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 137 |
Earnings of Writing Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for writing majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in writing. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 334 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 321 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 97 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for writing students seekinga graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in writing from SNHU. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in writing from Iowa. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Carolina University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in writing from ECU. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - East comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in writing from IU East. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in writing from DU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in writing from BGSU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in writing from Minnesota State Mankato.
University of Alabama in Huntsville is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UAH. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UMB. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from Texas Tech. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from NAU.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UA Little Rock.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UTSA. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UARK.
University of North Texas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UNT. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UK. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UNOMAHA. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in writing from NKU. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in writing from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in writing from CSULB.
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References
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