Below are the key facts about graduate study in writing studies at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 #135 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 135 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Missouri | 5 of 7 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 20 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 13 master’s degrees in writing studies.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 4 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 76 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are White. About 92% 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 master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 13 master’s degrees in creative writing in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield handed out 14 graduate certificate degrees in writing studies.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of writing studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies graduate certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Approximately 71% 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 graduate certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 9 graduate certificate completions in creative writing recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 5 graduate certificate degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Missouri State University-Springfield. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 14 |
| Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 23 |
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