by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Writing Studies from Salem State in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.