Writing Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies is offered at 643 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Writing Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 32.2% of Writing Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,869 students earned theirWriting Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Writing Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 90 |
| Associate’s Degree | 351 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,962 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 146 |
Earnings of Writing Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Writing Studies of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,712 |
| 4 years | $44,745 |
| 5 years | $51,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Writing Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 48.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 5.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.1% |
| International Students | 29 | 32.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 32.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Writing Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 775 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Writing Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 898 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 333 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 313 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 298 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 259 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 165 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 136 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 128 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 109 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 88 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 86 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Writing Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7,423 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2,835 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1,400 |
| Writing, General | 765 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 446 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Writing Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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