Associate Degrees in Writing Studies
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Education Levels of Writing Majors
In 2020-2021, 240 associate degrees were awarded to writing majors. This earns it the #148 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,597 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,697 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,306 |
| Graduate Certificate | 437 |
| Associate Degree | 240 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 129 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 123 |
Earnings of Writing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in writing is $30,641. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,641 to a high of $30,641.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in writing is $23,901. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,782 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,797.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in writing. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 163 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 120 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 64 colleges that offer an associate degree in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for writing students seekingan associate degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. The writing program at Full Sail University awarded 41 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
El Paso Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in writing from El Paso Community College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at Austin Community College District. Of these students, 68% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at KCC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The writing program at College of Southern Nevada awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The writing program at Sinclair Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Nassau Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in writing from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stark State College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at Stark State College. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Reading Area Community College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at RACC. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Liberty University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in writing from Liberty University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Del Mar College. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at DMC. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Normandale Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The writing program at Normandale Community College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ferris State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in writing from Ferris. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Long Beach City College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. The writing program at Long Beach City College awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Tompkins Cortland Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in writing from Tompkins Cortland. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Monroe Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in writing from Monroe Community College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in writing. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at FVTC.
Lansing Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in writing. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 associate degrees were handed out to writing majors at LCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to writing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 3,166 |
| Literature | 420 |
| Other English Literature | 163 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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