by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Bates ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The writing major at Bates is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Writing Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bates College handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,478 | $63,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,904 | $17,904 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,250 | $1,250 |
Learn more about Bates tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Bates. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bates are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bates College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Bates does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bates Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Bates College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.