by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Marquette ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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Marquette was ranked #43 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 Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Marquette University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Marquette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,420 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marquette, writing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,999 for all writing majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Marquette University.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Marquette in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 16 |
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