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Writing Studies at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

If you are interested in studying Writing Studies, consider the program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 writing studies degrees were awarded at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Among 4,965 students, 176 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,369 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Writing Studies Rankings at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Washington	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#6 of 11
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#6 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#20 of 38
Best Value	Nationwide	#20 of 253
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#110 of 255

Earnings for Writing Studies Graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Graduates of University of Washington-Tacoma Campus’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	$24,917
2 years	$25,658
3 years	$28,516
4 years	$33,995
5 years	$42,372

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Writing Studies graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus report median earnings of $33,995, compared with $87,457 for all University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates — about 61% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Writing Studies graduates from University of Washington-Tacoma Campus stands at $17,872.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Writing Studies graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Writing Studies graduates at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus are 64% women (14) and 36% men (8).

Writing Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Among the 22 bachelor’s writing studies degrees awarded at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 64% were women (14) and 36% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Writing Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, 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 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

The Writing Studies program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Writing	22

Highest-Paying Careers for Writing Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Writing Studies program at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.