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Writing Studies Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 69 students earned their Writing degrees in KY.

A Writing Studies major is the 107th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Bachelor’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Kentucky

There are 3,010 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 Kentucky

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $54,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Spalding University

Louisville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,976.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $33,301. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,522.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,395 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,096.

Writing Studies Careers in KY

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Technical Writers 17% $59,970
English Language and Literature Professors 7% $59,250
Professors 7% $46,830
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Editors -13% $40,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
General English Literature 443
Other English Literature 11

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