by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at NAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU highly for writing studies, ranked #127 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 127 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Arizona | 3 of 7 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in writing studies at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 28 master’s degrees in writing studies.
NAU is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 60 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU conferred 11 master’s degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
NAU awarded 9 master’s degrees in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
NAU awarded 8 master’s completions in creative writing recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in writing studies.
NAU is not currently ranked for writing studies at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of writing studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of writing studies graduate certificate degree graduates at NAU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a graduate certificate in writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
NAU granted 2 graduate certificate degrees in rhetoric and composition/writing studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
NAU conferred 1 graduate certificate completion in rhetoric and composition recently — 100% to women and 0% to men.
Undergraduate study is also available at NAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Certificate Degrees in Writing Studies | 5 |