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Writing Studies Master's Degree

Writing Studies Master’s Degrees

There are 643 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Writing Studies.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 12,869 students earned theirWriting Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Writing Studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 90
Associate’s Degree 351
Bachelor’s Degree 5,962
Master’s Degree (this page) 6,318
Doctor’s Degree 146

Earnings of Writing Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Writing Studies of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,712
4 years $44,745
5 years $51,958

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Writing Studies students with their master’s degree.

There are 775 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:

Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 898 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 785 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 313 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southern Crescent Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 298 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 259 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Emerson College

Boston, MA

Emerson College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 228 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 141 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 128 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

University of California-Riverside is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 102 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Vermont College of Fine Arts

Montpelier, VT

Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Writing Studies Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Creative Writing 7,423
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2,835
Rhetoric and Composition 1,400
Writing, General 765
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 446

Below are some popular majors similar to Writing Studies that also offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
English Language and Literature, General 34,210
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 1,064
Literature 783
Creative Writing
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS

References

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