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Bachelor’s Degrees in Professional, Technical, Business, & Scientific Writing

677 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing is offered at 96 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of professional, technical, business, and scientific writing graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 677 people earned their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. This earns it the #278 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Basic Certificate 1,531
Bachelor’s Degree 677
Master’s Degree 377
Graduate Certificate 201
Undergraduate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree 28
Associate Degree 19

Earnings of Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. About 71.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 190
Women 487
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The racial-ethnic distribution of professional, technical, business, and scientific writing bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 28
Black or African American 38
Hispanic or Latino 82
White 470
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 52
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There are 96 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
89 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students seekinga bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Grand Canyon University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#2

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
59 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from ASU - Skysong. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
50 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is James Madison University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from JMU. Of these students, 62% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

43 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami University - Oxford is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 84% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

36 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from SCAD. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
30 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Rhode Island is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from URI. Of these students, 69% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

28 Yearly Graduations
77% Women

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Missouri State.

24 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Pitt. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#8

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
24 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Baylor University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Baylor. Of these students, 77% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
22 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Michigan State. Of these students, 76% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
21 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Kutztown University. Of these students, 66% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from UA Little Rock. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

20 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from USF Tampa. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#14

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Metropolitan State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Metro State.

#14

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
18 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Purdue. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
15 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for professional, technical, business, and scientific writing majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saginaw Valley State University. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,328 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Saginaw Valley State University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
15 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Stout is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from UW - Stout. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

15 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston - Downtown comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,073 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from UH Downtown. Of these students, 92% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bridgewater College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing from Bridgewater. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to professional, technical, business, and scientific writing that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Creative Writing 3,311
Rhetoric & Composition 1,238
General Writing 513
Other Rhetoric & Composition 291

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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