by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Metropolitan State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing studies.
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Metropolitan State University holds a strong position among schools offering writing studies. In particular, it placed #210 out of 255 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Minnesota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Metropolitan State University handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Writing Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,089 a year. This is below $61,812, the median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Metropolitan State University, writing studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,680 in student loans. This is lower than $30,808, the typical median for all majors at Metropolitan State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,282 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,269 | $1,269 |
Read more about Metropolitan State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Metropolitan State University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in writing studies from Metropolitan State University identified as women.
The largest share of writing studies master’s degree graduates at Metropolitan State University are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing studies majors at Metropolitan State University.
The writing studies program at Metropolitan State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 17 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
Metropolitan State University granted 17 completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Metropolitan State University awarded 6 completions in creative writing in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).