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Writing Studies Schools in Iowa

199 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Writing Studies is the 58th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 77
Master’s Degree 68
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Iowa

4,960 people in the state and 443,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to writing.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Iowa

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $57,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,768 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,401.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,002. Graduates earn an average $48,810 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid.

#3

Drake University

Des Moines
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,644 a year. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,662 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,025 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,015 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,052.

#7

Northwestern College

Orange City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,410.

#8

Loras College

Dubuque
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $21,629.

#9

Dordt University

Sioux Center
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,662 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,889 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,313. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $46,441 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Writing Studies Careers in IA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Technical Writers 14% $52,930
Writers and Authors 10% $49,440
Professors 9% $54,370
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $71,530
Editors -3% $43,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
General English Literature 336
Other English Literature 161
Literature 3

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