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 Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $16,556. This is less than $28,418, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, writing students borrow a median amount of $28,644 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all writing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,059.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in writing from Purchase College. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.