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, and more. We've also included details on how MSMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The writing major at MSMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Writing Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in writing from MSMU. This makes it the #96 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSMU paid an average of $1,947 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,726 | $46,726 |
| Fees | $1,406 | $1,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,154 | $14,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,970 | $6,970 |
Learn more about MSMU tuition and fees.
MSMU 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 MSMU Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from MSMU make a median salary of $70,010 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $41,249.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of writing master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.