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Writing Studies at DePauw University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, take a look at what DePauw University. Get started with the following essential facts.

DePauw University sits in Greencastle, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 writing studies graduations were recorded at DePauw University.

Studying Online at DePauw University

Many students take online classes at DePauw University. Among 1,917 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 108 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at DePauw University

These rankings give you a sense of how DePauw University’s Writing Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#3 of 4
Best Value	Indiana	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 34
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#174 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from DePauw University

Graduates of DePauw University’s Writing Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,533
2 years	$36,745
3 years	$45,730
4 years	$52,656
5 years	$58,790

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from DePauw University earn a median of $52,656, compared with $66,650 for all DePauw University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Writing Studies graduates from DePauw University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Writing Studies graduates at DePauw University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at DePauw University are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at DePauw University

Of the 10 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at DePauw University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at DePauw University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at DePauw University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Writing Studies Concentrations at DePauw University

This Writing Studies program at DePauw University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Those who complete Writing Studies program at DePauw University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Writing Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Editors	$100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Technical Writers	$52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.