U.S. median for this major: $47,141.
College Scorecard field of study; 328 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 46% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,141. College Scorecard.
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Writing: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,514 | $41,291 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $10,146 | $44,034 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,877 | $68,906 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $21,381 | $92,794 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $24,751 | $107,419 | 5.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (30% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Writing graduates 4 years after graduating ($57,012) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $21,215 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Writing at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Writing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University | $71,205 | — | $31,944 | 94% |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $57,012 | $26,000 | $15,350 | 48% |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $57,012 | $26,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | $57,012 | $26,000 | $18,202 | 56% |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $57,012 | $26,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| 6 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | $47,530 | $27,000 | $21,331 | 54% |
| 7 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | $43,607 | $27,000 | $23,726 | 56% |
| 8 | Susquehanna University | $40,989 | $27,000 | $28,819 | 82% |
30 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Writing but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Writing graduates
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
- Acceptance rate: 95% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $66,125
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Writing questions
How much do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Writing graduates earn?
Writing graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg earn a median $57,012 four years after graduating and $35,700 one year after. The U.S. median for Writing graduates across 135 colleges is $47,141.
How much debt do University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Writing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Writing graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is $26,000, about 46% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg a good school for Writing in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Writing graduates of University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg earn $57,012 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 8 Pennsylvania colleges ($57,012) and $9,871 above the U.S. median ($47,141). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg rank for Writing in Pennsylvania?
Of 8 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Writing graduate earnings, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ranks 3rd. The highest is Carnegie Mellon University at $71,205.
What jobs do Writing graduates get?
A common career is editors, with a median wage of $62,710 in the Pittsburgh, PA area and $77,920 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Writing: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-greensburg/majors/writing (College Scorecard and BLS data).