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Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

199 students earned Writing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Writing Studies is the 60th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 63.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 14,170 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

Writing grads earn an average of $62,870 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

An average student at Wilkes will pay a net price of $29,618. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Seton Hill. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#2

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,830.

#4

Arcadia University

Glenside
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,174 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Arcadia will pay a net price of $28,574. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $36,775. 92% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $64,777 after graduation.

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne.

#8

Rosemont College

Rosemont
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,406 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $17,825. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 77% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,483 a year.

#9

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Carlow. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

Writing Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Professors 8% $0
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General English Literature 248
Other English Literature 10
Literature 1

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