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Writing Studies Schools in Missouri

313 students earned Writing degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Writing Studies is the 66th most popular major out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 132
Bachelor’s Degree 111
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Missouri

3,760 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 Missouri

Writing grads earn an average of $57,420 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Missouri that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,434 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $17,366. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. In their early career, Missouri State grads earn an average salary of $37,811. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,921. Graduates earn an average $64,543 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,655 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Drury University

Springfield
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Drury University. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#6

Webster University

Saint Louis
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,248. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,977 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
7,267 Total Students

In their early career, Northwest grads earn an average salary of $37,907. A typical student attending Northwest will pay a net price of $12,925. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
13,874 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,232.

#10

Stephens College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
622 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,460.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,346 a year.

Writing Studies Careers in MO

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Technical Writers 19% $56,250
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $63,160
Writers and Authors 8% $55,250
Editors -4% $47,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
General English Literature 566
Other English Literature 20
Literature 3

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