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Writing Studies Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 60 students earned their Writing degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Writing Studies is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,010 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $54,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Spalding University

Louisville
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,976. In their early career, Spalding grads earn an average salary of $39,884. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,763. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $16,828. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,653 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

Writing Studies Careers in KY

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $59,970
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Professors 7% $46,830
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Editors -13% $40,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General English Literature 75

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