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 U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in writing.
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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for writing. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 187 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in writing from U-M. This makes it the #36 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in writing in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $31,239. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 29 writing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U-M, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the U-M 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 U-M Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of writing master's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 116 |
| English Literature (Other) | 2 |
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