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Writing Studies in Virginia

Writing Studies Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Writing Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 10,870 people in the state and 415,090 people in the nation working in Writing jobs.

Writing Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Writing Studies Jobs in Virginia

Writing grads earn an average of $89,270 in the state and $90,063 nationwide.

Writing Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Writing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,414 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Randolph College

Lynchburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $28,483 after earning their degree at this institution. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $25,104 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Writing Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers Writing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Technical Writers $52,099
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Writing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General English Literature 34,210
Other English Literature 1,064
Literature 783

View all majors related to Writing Studies

View Nationwide Writing Studies Report

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