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, and more. We've also included details on how EWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in writing from EWU. This makes it the #24 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EWU paid an average of $828 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
Learn more about EWU tuition and fees.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from EWU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EWU 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 EWU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at EWU make a median salary of $29,123. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 19 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from EWU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EWU 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 Eastern Washington University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Eastern Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.