Here is an overview of this program at Texas Tech University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Texas Tech University among the top schools in the country for writing studies, coming in at #73 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 73 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Texas | 5 of 11 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in writing studies at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Certificate | 14 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
Texas Tech University is a solid choice among schools offering writing studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
Writing Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,468 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas Tech University, writing studies students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas Tech University awarded 14 certificate degrees in writing studies.
Texas Tech University is not currently ranked for writing studies at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of writing studies certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of writing studies certificate degree graduates at Texas Tech University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Texas Tech University awarded 10 certificate completions in writing, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Texas Tech University conferred 4 certificate completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Writing Studies | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 6 |