Graduate Writing Studies Programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Here is an overview of the graduate program in writing studies at WCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

WCU Graduate Writing Studies Rankings

#26 in the U.S.

#4 in Pennsylvania

#7 in the Middle Atlantic Region

By College Factual’s measure, WCU as a strong choice for writing studies, ranked #26 out of 257 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Writing Studies Schools	26 of 257
Best Writing Studies Schools in Pennsylvania	4 of 16
Best Writing Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	7 of 51

Graduate Writing Studies Degrees at WCU

The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	76
Master’s	14

WCU Writing Studies Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 14 master’s degrees in writing studies.

Master’s Rankings

WCU ranks competitively among schools offering writing studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania	4
Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	8
Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools	24

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 36% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

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

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

Ethnic diversity of Writing Studies majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Rhetoric and Composition (Master’s)

WCU awarded 14 master’s completions in rhetoric and composition in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).

Best Rhetoric & Composition Master’s Degree Schools — #1

Undergraduate Study in Writing Studies at WCU

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies	76

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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