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. We've also included details on how Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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Syracuse is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 187 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in writing from Syracuse. This makes it the #116 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,935 a year. This is less than $28,418, which is the national median of all writing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
Learn more about Syracuse tuition and fees.
Of the 23 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Syracuse, about 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Writing Studies from Syracuse in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.