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. Also, learn how Northern Michigan University ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 87 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 172 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,696 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $530 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a bachelor's degree in writing from Northern Michigan University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of writing master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.