Writing Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 643 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Writing Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% 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
In the most recent reporting year, 12,869 students 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 | 5,962 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 146 |
Earnings of Writing Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Writing Studies students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 316 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Writing Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 73.5% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 26 | 6.1% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Writing Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 775 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Writing Studies students seeking a graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people received their graduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 785 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 313 graduate certificates 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.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 298 graduate certificates 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their graduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 228 graduate certificates 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 165 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their graduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 136 graduate certificates 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.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their graduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 129 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 128 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 109 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 102 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 88 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their graduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 86 graduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Writing Studies Concentrations
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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