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 UC Berkeley 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, UC Berkeley came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $44,553. 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 231 |
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