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Writing Studies Schools in Louisiana

34 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Writing Studies major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 880 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Louisiana

Writing grads earn an average of $44,710 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,140. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#3

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,759. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,254 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Writing Studies Careers in LA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Technical Writers 18% $71,350
Professors 9% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General English Literature 100

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