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, and more. In addition, we cover how SIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The writing major at SIUC 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, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in writing studies.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from SIUC. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
Learn more about SIUC tuition and fees.
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of writing master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.