# Hamline University: Writing (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 173665, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hamline-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,059
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,253 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MN: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (5 colleges, $60,415): -$15,162
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,888

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,253 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,371 | $64,404 | 9.1 years |
| 30-48k | $18,001 | $75,424 | 10.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,767 | $70,254 | 9.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,015 | $88,053 | 12.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,196 | $113,951 | 16.1 years |

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

## Writing at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns University | $67,607 | not reported | $25,672 | 75% |
| College of Saint Benedict | $64,449 | not reported | $26,640 | 77% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $60,415 | $22,375 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Metropolitan State University | $59,779 | $26,680 | $16,863 | 44% |
| Hamline University | $45,253 | $25,000 | $20,744 | 61% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $63,430 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $62,650 MN, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage $52,250 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $49,450 MN, $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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