Doctor’s Degrees in Writing Studies
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Education Levels of Writing Majors
In 2020-2021, 129 doctor's degrees were awarded to writing majors. This makes it the 105th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in writing. About 63.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 47 |
| Women | 82 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at Texas Tech. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Duquesne University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The writing program at Duquesne University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Houston comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. The writing program at University of Houston awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The writing program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Old Dominion University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,029 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,207 per year. The writing program at Old Dominion University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Christian University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,220 per year. The writing program at Texas Christian University awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Michigan State. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from Michigan Tech.
The 7th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UCF. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UC. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisville is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at UofL.
The University of Texas at El Paso comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UTEP. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The writing program at Virginia Tech awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at UT Austin. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UC Berkeley. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in writing from UNM. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The writing program at University of Arizona awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
George Mason University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The writing program at George Mason University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to writing majors at Carnegie Mellon.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in writing. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The writing program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to writing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 924 |
| Literature | 20 |
| Other English Literature | 19 |
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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