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Writing Studies Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 38 students earned their Writing degrees in DC.

A Writing Studies major is the 108th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Bachelor’s Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a writing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of writing majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 55.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in District of Columbia

There are 6,800 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $89,710, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,237 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,001.

Writing Studies Careers in DC

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $84,270
Professors 10% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $91,510
Editors 7% $80,210
Writers and Authors 5% $100,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
General English Literature 185
Literature 23

View all majors related to Writing Studies

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