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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in writing from UCA. This makes it the #235 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $27,366. 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 UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
Learn more about UCA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of writing bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 writing majors earned their master's degree from UCA. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.