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 Metro State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Metro State was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #5 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in writing from Metro State. This makes it the #197 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Metro State is $39,558. This is higher than $28,418, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Metro State was $286 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,571 | $8,571 |
| Fees | $1,209 | $1,209 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Of the 23 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Metro State, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Metro State writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Metro State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in writing from Metro State. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Metro State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Metropolitan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 17 |
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