by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 83% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in writing from SFSU. This makes it the #36 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,431 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,418 for all writing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, writing students borrow a median amount of $32,829 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from SFSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's writing program at SFSU make a median salary of $33,293. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from SFSU in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 209 |
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