by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for writing studies, placing at #151 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 151 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri | 4 of 6 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 19 |
Here is each degree level available for writing studies at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 23 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Writing Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,992 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Missouri State University-Springfield, writing studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a bachelor’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 23 certificate degrees in writing studies.
Missouri State University-Springfield is not yet ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 20 certificate completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 3 certificate degrees in rhetoric and composition in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Missouri State University-Springfield. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 14 |
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