# Aquinas College: Writing (bachelor's)

Grand Rapids, MI. IPEDS 168786, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/aquinas-college/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,827
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,465 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,844 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 9 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (11 colleges, $40,929): -$1,464
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,676

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,465 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,725 | $46,654 | 7.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,222 | $48,816 | 8.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,594 | $59,134 | 9.8 years |
| 75-110k | $15,468 | $67,286 | 11.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,093 | $91,755 | 15.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Writing at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $56,662 | $25,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $50,875 | $30,432 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Ferris State University | $47,823 | $21,500 | $8,624 | 47% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $43,689 | $13,999 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Grand Valley State University | $43,552 | $25,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $40,929 | not reported | $15,407 | 46% |
| Western Michigan University | $40,792 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Northern Michigan University | $39,982 | $24,250 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Aquinas College | $39,465 | $26,844 | $16,626 | 65% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $33,533 | $27,875 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Calvin University | $32,843 | not reported | $22,992 | 74% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $61,860 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $63,090 MI, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $35,530 MI, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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