Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies
Education Levels of Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,160 people earned their master's degree in writing. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 4,160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 137 |
Earnings of Writing Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in writing is $41,249. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $35,099 to a high of $50,250.
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 master's degree in writing. About 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,218 |
| Women | 2,942 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 192 |
| Black or African American | 320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| White | 2,615 |
| International Students | 179 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 411 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 283 colleges that offer a master’s degree in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Full Sail University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in writing from Full Sail University. Of these students, 57% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Full Sail University make a median salary of 41,249.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. 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, 101 people received their master's degree in writing from SNHU. About 74% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 41,249.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in writing from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
Lindenwood University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 7,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in writing from Lindenwood University. Of these students, 80% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Lindenwood University make a median salary of 41,249.
The 4th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vermont College of Fine Arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in writing from VCFA. Of these students, 87% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Vermont College of Fine Arts writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
The 6th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in writing from New School University. About 69% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that New School University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
Emerson College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in writing from Emerson. Of these students, 84% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emerson College writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
Johns Hopkins University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in writing from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 76% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 41,249.
The 9th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in writing from NYU. Of these students, 64% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
The 10th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Iowa. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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, 54 people received their master's degree in writing from Iowa. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
Liberty University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in writing from Liberty University. About 78% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Liberty University make a median salary of 41,249.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. 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, 46 people received their master's degree in writing from NAU. Of these students, 76% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Northern Arizona University make a median salary of 41,249.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in writing from BGSU. Of these students, 73% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in writing from DU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in writing from UCR. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. University of California - Riverside writing graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,249.
Texas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in writing. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in writing from Texas State. About 78% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
California State University - San Bernardino is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in writing from CSUSB. Of these students, 83% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSUSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
Queens University of Charlotte is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in writing from Queens. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Queens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
Hamline University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in writing from Hamline. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in writing at Hamline University make a median salary of 41,249.
Wilkes University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in writing. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in writing from Wilkes. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wilkes graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,249.
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