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 Roanoke ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The writing major at Roanoke 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Roanoke College handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Roanoke go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,925 a year. This is less than $28,418, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Roanoke was $578 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,820 | $34,820 |
| Fees | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,366 | $15,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
Learn more about Roanoke tuition and fees.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Roanoke in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Roanoke College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Roanoke 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 Roanoke Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Roanoke College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.