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Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

990 students earned Writing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Writing Studies major is the 50th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 676
Master’s Degree 175
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 96
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 96
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 96
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Associate Degree 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 14,170 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a writing grad in the state is $62,870, compared to a typical salary of $75,500 nationwide.

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

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Arcadia University

Glenside
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average.

#5

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,396.

#6

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#7

Chatham University

Pittsburgh
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,353 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,408 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,369. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. 84% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 94% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

An average student at Franklin and Marshall will pay a net price of $30,911. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Writing Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Technical Writers 11% $68,900
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Professors 8% $0
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General English Literature 1,601
Literature 82
Other English Literature 34

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