undergraduate
Professional and technical writing
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What is a professional and technical writing major?
This course of study concentrates on professional, technical, business, and scientific writing; and prepares individuals for academic positions or for professional careers as writers, editors, researchers, and related careers in business, government, non-profits, and the professions. Class topics may include theories of rhetoric, writing, and digital literacy; document design, production, and management; visual rhetoric and multimedia composition; documentation development; usability testing; web writing; and publishing in print and electronic media.
How much do professional and technical writing majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is professional and technical writing as a major?
Each year, around 1,440 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 110 students obtain an associate degree in professional and technical writing. In 2021, 1,400 students received a bachelor's degree and 42 students received an associate degree. This is 5% fewer professional and technical writing majors than there were in 2020. Professional and technical writing is a relatively popular major compared to other interdisciplinary studies majors.
