Graduate Certificates in Writing Studies
Education Levels of Writing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 457 people earned their graduate certificate in writing. This earns it the #44 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in writing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,030 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,160 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,994 |
| Graduate Certificate | 457 |
| Associate Degree | 312 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 137 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 86 |
Earnings of 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 writing majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in writing. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 334 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of writing graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 321 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Writing Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 97 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in writing from SNHU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of Iowa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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 writing from Iowa. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in writing from ECU. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Indiana University - East is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 writing from IU East. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Denver is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in writing from DU. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 writing from BGSU. About 85% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in writing from Minnesota State Mankato.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UMB. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from Texas Tech. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Alabama in Huntsville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,632 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UAH. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UA Little Rock.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from NAU.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UTSA. About 38% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Texas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UNT. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UARK.
University of Kentucky is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UK. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in writing from UNOMAHA. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Kentucky University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in writing. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in writing from NKU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in writing. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in writing from ASU - Skysong. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for writing majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is California State University - Long Beach. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in writing from CSULB.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to writing that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 123 |
| Literature | 27 |
| Other English Literature | 16 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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