by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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Iowa State was ranked #26 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 #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in writing from Iowa State. This makes it the #77 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #24 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
The writing program at Iowa State awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State 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 Iowa State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.