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Writing in New Jersey

Writing Schools in New Jersey

156 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Writing is the 49th most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 62.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Writing Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 11,100 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Jobs in New Jersey

Writing grads earn an average of $81,160 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,365.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,537. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,946. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $17,955. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,005. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Drew University

Madison
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

An average student at Drew will pay a net price of $24,892. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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Writing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General English Literature 121
Other English Literature 20

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