by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Missouri State ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in writing from Missouri State. This makes it the #160 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,377 a year. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Missouri State was $597 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
Learn more about Missouri State tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from Missouri State in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri State does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in writing from Missouri State in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 57 |
| Literature | 1 |