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#1 #1 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR At Pacific Northwest College of Art, the most popular majors students pursue are Illustration, Digital Arts, and Painting. In fact, Pacific Northwest College of Art grants 23 degrees annually to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $42,195 Median Starting Salary $55,277
#2 #2 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 677 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 900–1,080 Est. Net Price * $6,645 Median Starting Salary $51,205
#3 #3 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Biopsychology. In fact, Simmons University awards 117 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $29,575 Median Starting Salary $54,180
#4 #4 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 359 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,210 Est. Net Price * $11,593 Median Starting Salary $53,318
#5 #5 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 1806 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,500 Median Starting Salary $49,102
#6 #6 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,441 Median Starting Salary $51,990
#7 #7 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $49,426
#8 #8 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Accounting, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, North Central College grants 64 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,190 Median Starting Salary $58,584
#9 #9 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $54,883
#10 #10 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,180 Est. Net Price * $17,388 Median Starting Salary $52,530
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Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR At Pacific Northwest College of Art, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	97	69%	13	--	$42,195	$55,277
California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 677 degrees...view more	86	98%	24	900 – 1,080	$6,645	$51,205
Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered...view more	80	66%	8	1,240 – 1,400	$29,575	$54,180
Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are...view more	73	77%	10	960 – 1,210	$11,593	$53,318
San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 1806 degrees to students...view more	71	35%	6	1,100 – 1,320	$19,500	$49,102
University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors...view more	69	96%	10	1,040 – 1,240	$10,441	$51,990
Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	67	7%	2	1,480 – 1,560	$23,341	$49,426
North Central College Naperville, IL At North Central College, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	46	58%	1	1,090 – 1,280	$24,190	$58,584
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors...view more	37	91%	1	980 – 1,220	$15,826	$54,883
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 degrees to students...view more	31	81%	1	920 – 1,180	$17,388	$52,530

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About Writing, General

A program that focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. Includes instruction in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

Students who are interested in Writing, General can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 724 students earn a some level of degree in Writing, General around the US each year. More students earn a degree in Writing, General in the state of California compared to any other state. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Writing, General is $38,900.

Popularity of Writing, General Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Writing, General majors is Technical Writers. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A job that is in high need that a degree in Writing, General can prepare you for is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Writing, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Technical Writers	$80,050	1,108	12,312	13,167	7%
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$79,870	6,845	82,519	85,502	4%
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,130	1,758	22,011	22,262	1%
Editors	$75,020	2,621	27,594	26,509	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$73,690	4,231	41,277	42,806	4%
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$48,790	154	1,238	1,186	-4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Writing, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

56 (73%)

Male Students

20 (26%)

White (36, 47%)

Hispanic or Latino (13, 17%)

Black or African American (7, 9%)

Two or more races (7, 9%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (6, 8%)

Asian (5, 7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (2, 3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

69%

13

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$42,195

$55,277

#2 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

98%

24

900–1,080

$6,645

$51,205

#3 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

66%

8

1,240–1,400

$29,575

$54,180

#4 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

77%

10

960–1,210

$11,593

$53,318

#5 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

35%

6

1,100–1,320

$19,500

$49,102

#6 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

96%

10

1,040–1,240

$10,441

$51,990

#7 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

7%

2

1,480–1,560

$23,341

$49,426

#8 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

58%

1

1,090–1,280

$24,190

$58,584

#9 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

91%

1

980–1,220

$15,826

$54,883

#10 Best College for Writing, General in the U.S.

81%

1

920–1,180

$17,388

$52,530

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