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Writing Studies Schools in Utah

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

In this state, Writing Studies is the 105th most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 22
Master’s Degree 22
Associate Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 85.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 3,200 people employed in jobs related to a writing degree, compared to 443,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Utah

Writing grads earn an average of $60,990 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Utah that offer writing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,647.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,257.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Dixie State University

Saint George
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,562 after earning their degree at this institution. The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Writing Studies Careers in UT

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Technical Writers 44% $64,650
Writers and Authors 42% $48,460
Professors 42% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 37% $66,380
Editors 31% $52,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
General English Literature 609

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