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Writing Studies at Susquehanna University

If you plan to study Writing Studies, consider the program at Susquehanna University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Susquehanna University is located in Selinsgrove, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 writing studies degrees were awarded at Susquehanna University.

Online Class Availability at Susquehanna University

Susquehanna University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Writing Studies Rankings at Susquehanna University

These rankings give you a sense of how Susquehanna University’s Writing Studies program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#15 of 16
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#45 of 51
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#208 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from Susquehanna University

Those who finish Susquehanna 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	$18,654
2 years	$23,538
3 years	$28,559
4 years	$32,492
5 years	$43,685

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Writing Studies graduates from Susquehanna University take home a median $32,492, compared with $58,305 for all Susquehanna University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Writing Studies graduates from Susquehanna University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Writing Studies graduates at Susquehanna University are 69% women (18) and 31% men (8).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at Susquehanna University

Of the 26 bachelor’s writing studies graduates at Susquehanna University, 69% were women (18) and 31% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 31% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Susquehanna University, above 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 Susquehanna University

This Writing Studies program at Susquehanna University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Creative Writing	26

Best-Paid Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Students who finish Writing Studies program at Susquehanna University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.