General Writing Master’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General Writing. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.3% of General Writing graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Writing Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 765 degrees were awarded toGeneral Writing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 22 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 512 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 231 |
Earnings of General Writing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in General Writing of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,712 |
| 4 years | $44,745 |
| 5 years | $51,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Writing students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Writing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 55.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 27.8% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Writing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 140 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Writing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Writing students seeking a master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Alabama is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Superior is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Connecticut State University is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Southern University is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Champlain College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Denison University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Goucher College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Writing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marquette University is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in General Writing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Writing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for General Writing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in General Writing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Writing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7,423 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2,835 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1,400 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 446 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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