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Writing Studies Schools in Mississippi

44 Writing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Writing Studies is the 117th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Mississippi

960 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $53,810, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,704 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,761.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
4,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,094 after earning their degree at this institution. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152.

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Millsaps College

Jackson
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,423 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

In their early career, Mississippi Valley State University grads earn an average salary of $24,183. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Writing Studies Careers in MS

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $53,150
Technical Writers 8% $60,750
Editors 0% $48,320

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
General English Literature 278
Literature 7
Other English Literature 2

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