# Oglethorpe University: Writing (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 140696, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oglethorpe-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,415
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,774 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (4 colleges, $48,482): +$292
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,633

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,774 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,207 | $67,421 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $17,558 | $73,041 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,745 | $77,979 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,924 | $99,524 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,055 | $91,749 | 6.0 years |

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

## Writing at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $54,848 | $21,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Oglethorpe University | $48,774 | $28,000 | $19,509 | 54% |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $48,189 | $26,000 | $49,430 | 69% |
| Georgia Southern University | $47,439 | $25,000 | $15,267 | 55% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $77,680 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $76,650 GA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage $53,020 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $49,200 GA, $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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