The Writing major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Communications, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Communications, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1123 Occupation: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | 59,590 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Editors SOC: 27-3041 Occupation: Editors | $75,260 | 95,480 | N/A | N/A |
Technical Writers SOC: 27-3042 Occupation: Technical Writers | $91,670 | 55,530 | N/A | N/A |
Writers and Authors SOC: 27-3043 Occupation: Writers and Authors | $72,270 | 47,800 | N/A | N/A |
Proofreaders and Copy Markers SOC: 43-9081 Occupation: Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $49,210 | 5,160 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,270 | 59,590 |
| 2023 | $78,130 | 57,600 |
| 2022 | $74,280 | 57,680 |
| 2021 | $75,930 | 58,480 |
| 2020 | $69,000 | 64,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,260 | 95,480 |
| 2023 | $75,020 | 95,700 |
| 2022 | $73,080 | 101,430 |
| 2021 | $63,350 | 88,780 |
| 2020 | $63,400 | 93,370 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,670 | 55,530 |
| 2023 | $80,050 | 47,970 |
| 2022 | $79,960 | 48,620 |
| 2021 | $78,060 | 47,620 |
| 2020 | $74,650 | 48,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,270 | 47,800 |
| 2023 | $73,690 | 49,450 |
| 2022 | $73,150 | 54,010 |
| 2021 | $69,510 | 49,410 |
| 2020 | $67,120 | 44,240 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,210 | 5,160 |
| 2023 | $48,790 | 5,490 |
| 2022 | $45,410 | 5,120 |
| 2021 | $43,940 | 5,340 |
| 2020 | $41,140 | 6,610 |