Editing

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education ETPL
In this program, we'll explore key techniques for developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, structural editing, content editing and collaborating with writers. You'll develop the expertise to transform a rough draft be it web copy, book-length manuscript or short-form media into polished work. Whether you want to edit your own writing, work for someone else or launch an editorial business, you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to make it happen.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,945.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Downtown Seattle - Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

12

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Journalism, Other

Completion rate

73%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$30.85

Typical (median) annual earnings

$57,314.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Journalism, Other

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

18%

Education

17%

Retail Trade

12%

Information

10%

Other Services

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
302
Completion rate
73%
Average number of students who completed each year
101
Gender
Male
19%
Female
81%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
13%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
70%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
32%
30 to 39
32%
40 to 49
18%
50 and over
18%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%