by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at PLU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks PLU as a strong choice for writing studies, placing at #168 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 168 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Washington | 7 of 11 |
The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University conferred 9 master’s degrees in writing studies.
PLU is not currently ranked for writing studies at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at PLU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PLU conferred 9 master’s degrees in creative writing in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at PLU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 11 |