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Writing Studies Schools in Georgia

1,116 students earned Writing degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Writing Studies is the 75th most popular major in the state out of a total 292 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 805
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 805
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 805
Bachelor’s Degree 239
Master’s Degree 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Georgia

There are 5,490 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $63,260, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
14,265 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 75% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,075 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,706 a year. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Georgia College.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,250 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,536 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
911 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,389. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,990 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.80 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,545.

#10

Berry College

Mount Berry
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Writing Studies Careers in GA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 17% $65,730
Technical Writers 17% $74,130
Professors 15% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $56,420
Editors 1% $55,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
General English Literature 880

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