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Writing Studies Schools in Louisiana

46 students earned Writing degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

A Writing Studies major is the 123rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Bachelor’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Louisiana

880 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $44,710, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Louisiana that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. In their early career, UNO grads earn an average salary of $36,166. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $12,140.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,497 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Loyola New Orleans. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,326 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

#4

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.30%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $11,304. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,254 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Writing Studies Careers in LA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Technical Writers 18% $71,350
Professors 9% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $36,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General English Literature 517
Literature 5
Other English Literature 4

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