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*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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Institution | Scaled Score | Acceptance Rate | Annual Degrees Awarded | SAT Score | Est. Net Price * | Median Starting Salary | Save | |
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![]() Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Annually, Eastern Illinois University awards about 107 degrees to students...view more | 100 | 68% | 8 | 890 – 1,110 | $14,621 | $53,622 | ||
![]() Indiana University-East Richmond, IN Annually, Indiana University-East awards around 158 degrees to students...view more | 76 | 71% | 11 | 1,020 – 1,220 | $9,484 | $52,574 | ||
![]() Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more | N/A | 81% | 13 | 1,040 – 1,240 | $20,987 | $56,963 | ||
![]() Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN Each year, Indiana University-Northwest grants about 64 degrees to students...view more | 58 | 77% | 4 | 950 – 1,180 | $5,553 | $52,806 | ||
![]() Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study...view more | N/A | 91% | 9 | 1,110 – 1,210 | $17,227 | $56,809 | ||
![]() University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 361 degrees to students...view more | N/A | 85% | 28 | 1,120 – 1,320 | $20,121 | $55,526 | ||
![]() University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 333 degrees to...view more | N/A | 57% | 5 | 1,040 – 1,270 | $11,577 | $49,228 | ||
![]() California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 677 degrees...view more | N/A | 98% | 1 | 900 – 1,080 | $6,645 | $51,205 | ||
![]() Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN Annually, Indiana University-Kokomo awards about 108 degrees to those...view more | N/A | 85% | 1 | 970 – 1,190 | $6,459 | $53,458 | ||
![]() Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN At Indiana University-South Bend, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | N/A | 86% | 1 | 980 – 1,180 | $8,090 | $53,479 |
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.
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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Writing, General majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Technical Writers | $80,050 | 4,800 | 53,300 | 57,000 | 7% | |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $79,870 | 21,800 | 262,800 | 272,300 | 4% | |
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,130 | 5,600 | 70,100 | 70,900 | 1% | |
Editors | $75,020 | 11,600 | 122,100 | 117,300 | -4% | |
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $73,690 | 15,500 | 151,200 | 156,800 | 4% | |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $48,790 | 900 | 7,200 | 6,900 | -4% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Writing, General majors.
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