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Writing Studies Schools in Missouri

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

A Writing Studies major is the 42nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Missouri

3,760 people in the state and 443,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to writing.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Missouri

Writing grads earn an average of $57,420 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Missouri that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. In their early career, Lindenwood University grads earn an average salary of $40,434.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,921. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. In their early career, WUSTL grads earn an average salary of $64,543.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMSL. This public school has an average net price of $12,232.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,897. In their early career, Missouri Western grads earn an average salary of $34,706.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,146 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Avila University

Kansas City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,414 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

Writing Studies Careers in MO

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $56,250
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $63,160
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Editors -4% $47,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
General English Literature 87
Other English Literature 6

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