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Writing Studies Schools in Minnesota

451 students earned Writing degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Writing Studies is the 46th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 321
Master’s Degree 79
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 20
Associate Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Minnesota

6,760 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 Minnesota

In this state, writing grads earn an average of $66,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,500.

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

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,878.

#2

Hamline University

Saint Paul
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,113 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,474. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. A typical student attending Metro State will pay a net price of $16,044. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,898. 100% of students get financical aid. 47% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $31,066. 56% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Macalester College

Saint Paul
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,764. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $15,880.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,482 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,438 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. In their early career, Bemidji State University grads earn an average salary of $43,299. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Writing Studies Careers in MN

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Technical Writers 6% $63,710
English Language and Literature Professors 4% $60,950
Professors 2% $59,370
Editors -6% $54,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
General English Literature 616
Other English Literature 7
Literature 2

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