by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 187 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 12 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in writing from GMU. This makes it the #36 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $40,114. 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 GMU, writing students borrow a median amount of $46,808 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 GMU is $377 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU 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 George Mason University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at GMU make a median salary of $35,318. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from GMU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 106 |
| Literature | 23 |
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