by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 5 degrees and certificates in Grantsmanship. Graduates earn a median $38,572 one year after completing, rising to $61,843 after four years.
A major in Grantsmanship involves the study of A Program That Prepares Individuals To Develop And Write Grant Proposals To Support An Organization Or Cause. Includes Instruction In Identifying Grant Opportunities, Developing An Effective Proposal, Budget Justifications, And Developing A Working Relationship With The Funder.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, grantsmanship draws strong interest, with 5 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award grantsmanship degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 5.
All 5 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 60% of grantsmanship degrees and certificates in the latest year (3 of 5). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (3) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Writing the most important skill for jobs related to grantsmanship, at 4.3 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Customer and Personal Service and Administration and Management. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a grantsmanship degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to grantsmanship, at 61.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 61.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 14.0% |
| Some college courses | 12.3% |
| Master’s degree | 7.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Grantsmanship, with an average median salary of $90,216; the strongest outlook belongs to Fundraisers, at 12.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Grant Writer, Engineering Documentation Specialist, Report Writer and Medical Technical Writer.
The occupation related to grantsmanship with the most projected jobs is Technical Writers, at 396,969.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Writers | 396,969 | 6.9% |
| Fundraising Managers | 340,731 | -1.0% |
| Fundraisers | 340,575 | 12.6% |
| Editors | 11,763 | 3.2% |
Grantsmanship graduates earn a median $38,572 one year after completing their program, $61,843 after four years and $60,918 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,572 |
| 4 years | $61,843 |
| 5 years | $60,918 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to grantsmanship, with a median salary of $118,069.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fundraisers | $118,069 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Fundraising Managers | $90,350 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
Grantsmanship has 2 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 874 degrees a year; the largest are Business/Corporate Communications, General (860) and Business/Corporate Communications, Other (14). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | 860 |
| Business/Corporate Communications, Other | 14 |
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