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Writing Studies Schools in North Carolina

146 students earned Writing degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Writing Studies is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 122
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 12,370 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $67,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 7 colleges in North Carolina that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $27,026.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. 87% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,411.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,402 a year. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 81% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

Writing Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $73,740
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
Professors 9% $60,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
General English Literature 176
Other English Literature 8

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