by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Metropolitan State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Metropolitan State University highly for writing studies, coming in at #209 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 209 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Minnesota | 9 of 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in writing studies at Metropolitan State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Metropolitan State University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Metropolitan State University ranks competitively among schools offering writing studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Metropolitan State University conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Metropolitan State University conferred 6 bachelor’s completions in creative writing recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Metropolitan State University handed out 2 certificate degrees in writing studies.
Metropolitan State University is not currently ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies certificate degree graduates at Metropolitan State University are White. Roughly 100% 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 certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Metropolitan State University granted 2 certificate completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Metropolitan State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 3 |
