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. Also, learn how Emerson ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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Emerson was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for writing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 75 students received their master’s degree in writing from Emerson. This makes it the #7 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emerson go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,441 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emerson, writing students borrow a median amount of $94,016 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at Emerson is $1,132 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Emerson paid an average of $1,682 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 124 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Emerson. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Emerson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at Emerson make a median salary of $40,714. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 61 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Emerson, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Emerson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Emerson College.
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