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Writing Studies Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 393 students earned their Writing degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Writing Studies is the 72nd most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 271
Master’s Degree 66
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 6,240 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Michigan

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $60,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

A typical student attending WMU will pay a net price of $20,371. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Northern Michigan University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $16,007. 76% of the teachers are full time.

Writing Studies Careers in MI

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $73,650
Professors 9% $0
Technical Writers 9% $66,510
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Editors -4% $52,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
General English Literature 729
Literature 28
Other English Literature 2

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