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Writing in Pennsylvania

Writing Schools in Pennsylvania

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

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

Education Levels of Writing Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 194
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 72.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Writing 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 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
64% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Seton Hill. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Chatham. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,413.

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#4

Arcadia University

Glenside
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,861.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 56% get financial aid. 92% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,027. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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#8

Rosemont College

Rosemont
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
777 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 24% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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#9

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Temple University

Philadelphia
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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Writing Careers in PA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

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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