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Writing Studies Schools in Virginia

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

As a degree choice, Writing Studies is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 9,830 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 Virginia

Writing grads earn an average of $68,600 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 93% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,487 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490.

#8

Randolph College

Lynchburg
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Radford grads earn an average salary of $42,066. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,050 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

Writing Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $80,230
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
Editors 11% $65,050
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General English Literature 94
Literature 24
Other English Literature 18

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