Below are the key facts about graduate study in writing studies at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Carnegie Mellon; CMU as a strong choice for writing studies, ranked #13 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 13 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 16 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 51 |
The following degree levels are offered in writing studies at Carnegie Mellon; CMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 13 master’s degrees in writing studies.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 7 master’s degrees in rhetoric and composition recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
Carnegie Mellon; CMU conferred 6 master’s completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 3 doctoral degrees in writing studies.
Carnegie Mellon; CMU is not yet ranked for writing studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of writing studies doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies doctoral degree graduates at Carnegie Mellon; CMU are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a doctoral in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Carnegie Mellon; CMU awarded 3 doctoral degrees in rhetoric and composition in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Carnegie Mellon; CMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 13 |