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. Also, learn how SUNY Potsdam ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam is $20,455. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Potsdam, writing students borrow a median amount of $33,899 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Potsdam paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
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The writing program at SUNY Potsdam awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Potsdam are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Potsdam 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 SUNY Potsdam Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 10 |