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. We've also included details on how Hamilton ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Hamilton was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hamilton College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hamilton is $19,101. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,021 for all writing students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Hamilton College.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hamilton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 18 |
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