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. In addition, we cover how NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The writing major at NYU 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, 55 students received their master’s degree in writing from NYU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from NYU make a median salary of $46,292 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $41,249.
The writing program at NYU awarded 66 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 117 |
| General English Literature | 20 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.