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Writing Studies at Seattle University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Writing Studies, you may want to check out the program at Seattle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 writing studies graduations were recorded at Seattle University.

Online & Distance Learning at Seattle University

Online coursework is an option at Seattle University. Among 7,189 students, 564 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at Seattle University

These rankings give you a sense of how Seattle University’s Writing Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#9 of 11
Best Value	Washington	#10 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#30 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#167 of 255
Best Value	Nationwide	#223 of 253

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Seattle University

Students who complete Seattle University’s Writing Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,270
2 years	$26,353
5 years	$31,966

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Writing Studies graduates from Seattle University stands at $24,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at Seattle University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Writing Studies graduates at Seattle University are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Seattle University

Of the 14 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at Seattle University, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 29% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University, lower 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 Seattle University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	14

Top-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at Seattle University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Writing Studies majors, 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.