Graduate Certificates in General Writing
Education Levels of General Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 68 people earned their graduate certificate in general writing. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 513 |
| Master’s Degree | 77 |
| Graduate Certificate | 68 |
| Basic Certificate | 55 |
| Associate Degree | 28 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of General Writing Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general writing majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in general writing. About 77.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general writing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular General Writing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 16 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in general writing. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
University of Iowa tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from Iowa. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Indiana University - East is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general writing. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from IU East. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from BGSU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general writing. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from Minnesota State Mankato.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northern Kentucky University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,206 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from NKU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in general writing. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from EIU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - St Louis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,736 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from UMSL.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Southeast. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,492 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from Indiana University - Southeast.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from IUPUI.
University of Akron Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in general writing. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,399 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,325 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in general writing from University of Akron Main Campus.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general writing that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Technical & Scientific Writing | 201 |
| Creative Writing | 161 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | 25 |
| Other Rhetoric & Composition | 2 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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