# Truman State University: Writing (bachelor's)

Kirksville, MO. IPEDS 178615, CIP 23.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/truman-state-university/majors/writing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $16,569
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,026 (U.S. median for this major: $47,141 across 135 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,899 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $50,287): -$10,261
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,115

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,026 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,046 | $25,272 | 5.5 years |
| 30-48k | $7,926 | $33,131 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,426 | $51,941 | 11.3 years |
| 75-110k | $15,425 | $64,476 | 14.1 years |
| 110k+ | $17,220 | $71,980 | 15.7 years |

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

## 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 not reported metro, $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 metro, $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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