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 NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in writing from NAU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at NAU make a median salary of $39,899. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a master's degree in writing from NAU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 77 |
| Literature | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.