# Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies: Writing (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 492801, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/drury-university-college-of-continuing-professional-studies/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,127
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,287 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,094 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $50,287): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,146

## Writing at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $54,917 | $26,500 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Drury University | $50,287 | $23,094 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $50,287 | $23,094 | $10,566 | 43% |
| Truman State University | $40,026 | $26,899 | $12,780 | 69% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $52,040 Springfield, MO, $61,620 MO, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $52,920 MO, $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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