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Technical Writers

Education

A college degree is required for a position as a technical writer. In addition, knowledge in a technical subject, as well as experience in web design and computer graphics, is important.

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Related College Majors

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $13,752.00 per year

Writing, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,891.00 per year

Business/Corporate Communications. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $19,999.00 per year

Technical and Scientific Communication. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $23,630.00 per year

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $6,654.00 per year

General Qualifications

Technical writers must have excellent writing and communication skills and be able to express ideas clearly and logically in a variety of media. Increasingly, technical writers need familiarity wi...

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Knowledge

  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Clerical
  • Communications and Media
  • Administration and Management

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
University of Phoenix-Online C...
503,019
Arizona State University
76,438
Northern Virginia Community Co...
72,563
Austin Community College District
70,326
University of Central Florida
63,153
Pima Community College
61,012
American River College
55,644
Michigan State University
51,428
University of Washington-Seatt...
49,806
University of North Texas
42,090
Data supplied by: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center
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