Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering writing studies.
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Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the writing studies majors at West Virginia University.
The writing studies program at West Virginia University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 7 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 |
West Virginia University awarded 7 degrees in creative writing in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
West Virginia University awarded 4 degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).