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 Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, Columbia came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 5 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 97 students received their master’s degree in writing from Columbia. This makes it the #3 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 Columbia is $36,244. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Columbia. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $37,674 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 writing majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 117 |
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