by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how CWU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in writing from CWU. This makes it the #210 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $27,832. This is less than $28,418, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, writing students borrow a median amount of $43,232 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 49 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
CWU 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 CWU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 writing majors earned their master's degree from CWU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 13 |
| Literature | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.