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Writing Studies Schools in New Jersey

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

A Writing Studies major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 91

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Writing Studies 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 Studies 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
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,453 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $21,754. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,369. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,751 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498. Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation. 98% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at NJIT.

#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average.

#7

Drew University

Madison
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,776.

Writing Studies Careers in NJ

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $74,320
Technical Writers 9% $80,230
Writers and Authors 5% $63,290
Editors -6% $69,550

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

View all majors related to Writing Studies

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