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Writing Studies Schools in Virginia

572 students earned Writing degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Writing Studies is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Writing Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 399
Master’s Degree 132
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 9,830 people in the state and 443,420 people in the nation working in writing jobs.

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Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Virginia

Writing grads earn an average of $68,600 in the state and $75,500 nationwide.

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

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,015 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. This public school has an average net price of $17,204.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,382. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551.

#5

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,050.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
795 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,920 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,997. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,597 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,948 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#10

Randolph College

Lynchburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
566 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,325. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,456 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Writing Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers writing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $80,230
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,520
Editors 11% $65,050
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
General English Literature 1,169
Literature 24
Other English Literature 22

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