Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Program Availability
Schools Offering
20
34 total including inactive
States
7
Across 7 states
Graduates (2025)
2,277
Total completions
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 7 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Georgia, Illinois and California.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$75,260
Editors
Job Growth
+0.6%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$2,811
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Editors. In-state tuition ranges from $1,288 to $9,944, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Creative design
- Artistic expression
- Conducting research
- Solving complex problems
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value writing?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
- • Creative individuals who value originality
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer routine tasks
- • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing?
Click on any state to view schools offering this program.
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