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 was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for writing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 37 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 $25,084 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, writing students borrow a median amount of $36,864 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Purdue. About 18% were men and 82% 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, 72% 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Purdue writing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.