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, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in writing from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #47 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Amherst make a median salary of $52,025 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all writing graduates with a master's is $41,249.
The writing program at UMass Amherst awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 108 |
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