Graduate Writing Studies Programs at Harvard University

Below are the key facts about graduate study in writing studies at Harvard University. It is offered at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees

Harvard University Graduate Writing Studies Rankings

#4 in the U.S.

#1 in Massachusetts

#1 in the New England Region

By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University as a strong choice for writing studies, placing at #4 out of 257 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Writing Studies Schools	4 of 257
Best Writing Studies Schools in Massachusetts	1 of 8
Best Writing Studies Schools in the New England Region	1 of 20

Graduate Writing Studies Degrees at Harvard University

Here is each degree level granted in writing studies at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Master’s	76

Harvard University Writing Studies Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 76 master’s degrees in writing studies.

Master’s Rankings

Harvard University 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 Massachusetts	1
Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region	1
Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools	3

Harvard University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$78,692 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$77,100	$77,100
Fees	$1,592	$1,592

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 28% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.

The largest share of writing studies master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in writing studies.

Ethnic diversity of Writing Studies majors at Harvard University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	43
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	17

Creative Writing (Master’s)

Harvard University granted 76 master’s completions in creative writing in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).

Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts — #1
Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region — #1
Best Creative Writing Master’s Degree Schools — #3

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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