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 UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for writing majors, UT Austin came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in writing from UT Austin. This makes it the #39 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,713 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 UT Austin, writing students borrow a median amount of $41,899 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,059 for all writing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the writing program at UT Austin is $340 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
The writing program at UT Austin awarded 49 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of writing master's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 179 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.