Writing Studies Undergraduate Certificates
There are 643 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Writing Studies.
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Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,869 people earned theirWriting Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Writing Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 90 |
| Associate’s Degree | 351 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,962 |
| Master’s Degree | 6,318 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 146 |
Earnings of Writing Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Writing Studies of $44,745 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,712 |
| 4 years | $44,745 |
| 5 years | $51,958 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Writing Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 775 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Writing Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 785 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 333 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Crescent Technical College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Emerson College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 228 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 141 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 136 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. This school awarded 136 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Riverside comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 87 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Vermont College of Fine Arts is a popular choice for Writing Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 86 undergraduate certificates in Writing Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Writing Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Writing Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7,423 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2,835 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1,400 |
| Writing, General | 765 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other | 446 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Writing Studies that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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