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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 280 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,852 a year. This is higher than $27,021, which is the national median for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, writing students borrow a median amount of $20,038 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,999.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 76 |
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