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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 Iowa 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Writing, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

  1. #3 Editors

Student Demographics

Total Students
86
Female Students
59 (68%)
Male Students
27 (31%)
White (71, 83%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (6, 7%)
Black or African American (4, 5%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 2%)
Asian (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)

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