Below are the key facts about graduate study in writing studies at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for writing studies, placing at #50 out of 257 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Writing Studies Schools 50 of 257 Best Writing Studies Schools in Michigan 2 of 8 Best Writing Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region 8 of 34
The table below lists every degree level available for writing studies at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 14 Master’s 6 Doctoral 6
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 6 master’s degrees in writing studies.
MSU is not yet ranked for writing studies at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $42,682 $47,424 Fees $340 $340
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in writing studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU conferred 6 master’s completions in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in writing studies.
MSU is not yet ranked for writing studies at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of writing studies doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of writing studies doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in writing studies.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU conferred 6 doctoral degrees in rhetoric and composition in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies 14