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Writing Studies Schools in Colorado

242 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Writing Studies major is the 66th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Colorado

Writing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 106
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 71.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Colorado

5,730 people in the state and 443,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to writing.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $63,920, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.92 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,313.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 72% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,690. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Western.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,961. In their early career, Regis U grads earn an average salary of $57,824. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#7

Naropa University

Boulder
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 53% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

Writing Studies Careers in CO

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 26% $53,120
Professors 24% $55,920
Technical Writers 24% $76,830
Writers and Authors 22% $55,640
Editors 2% $57,350

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to writing.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
General English Literature 614

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