Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Digital Writing

College of Arts and Sciences

This unique undergraduate writing degree prepares you for careers in technical writing, business communication, social media, digital storytelling and other forms of professional and digital writing. You’ll hone your ability in the classroom, the media lab and the community, getting a hands-on writing degree that includes significant real-word experience. Information can come from the department web page, catalog page, careers page or from the program coordinator.

Delivery Type: 100% online

Credit required/Time to completion: Minimum of 124 credits, 40 credits in the major

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $64,100

Projected National Job Growth: 9.7%

Career Opportunities: Technical Writer, Copywriter, Proposal Writer, Medical Writer, Multimedia Journalist, Content Writers, etc.

Who should apply: Use the program web page and work with the program coordinator.

Who is hiring OU grads: General Dynamics, University of Michigan, E.W. Scripps, Deloitte, Gannett, ICF International, and more.

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.